Rail modernization safety certification
Wmata Retirement PlanDC- Detected
- Nov 3, 2026
- 1 day ago
- Sector
- Capital Projects
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From the meeting
The plan said Metro was advancing its Rail Modernization Program by modernizing signaling systems to Communications Based Train Control and adding platform screen doors to support further automation of the Red Line. It also said Metro planned to procure an Independent Safety Assessor to support safety certification for the program. The document did not name a selected vendor or contract.
The description tied the work to ongoing safety improvement and future project execution.
- Meeting date
- November 3, 2026
- Agency
- Wmata Retirement Plan
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