We are the independent entity responsible for direct safety oversight and enforcement on WMATA's Metrorail system in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Washington, DC
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Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
📰ICYMI📰
MCDOT's Director Chris Conklin has been elected chair of the @MetrorailSafety Commission. The #WMSC oversees the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority’s ( @WMATA's ) rail system safety plans, procedures, and programs.
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Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
The next WMSC meeting is this Tuesday (8/9) at 12:30 p.m. Watch live on YouTube/Zoom wmsc.gov/meetings/
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
The next WMSC public meeting is this Tuesday (1/25) at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on YouTube or Zoom wmsc.gov/meetings/
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
NTSB issued Safety Alert; go.usa.gov/xeVcP on wheelset movement on transit & commuter railcars and issued preliminary report; go.usa.gov/xeVc9, Wednesday for ongoing investigation of the Oct. 12 WMATA train derailment in Arlington, Virginia; go.usa.gov/xeVxe
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Today’s meeting includes an update on ongoing investigative work, votes and presentations on final #WMATA safety event investigation reports, and other oversight updates
Watch live starting at 12:30 p.m. on YouTube or Zoom wmsc.gov/meetings/
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Update @wmata incident at Gallery Place station. #DCsBravest in conjunction with Metro staff have safely evacuated all passengers to the platform. There are no reported injuries. No evidence of smoke or fire was encountered.
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Today's show w/ @tomsherwood:
1. D.C. Councilmember @kenyanmcduffie on his run for attorney general
2. @MetrorailSafety CEO David Mayer on 7000-series train safety issues
3. The history of our show with former Program Director Steve Martin
Live at 12: wamu.fm/3js6zLk
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
NTSB will investigate the Oct. 12 derailment of a WMATA blue line train near Arlington Cemetery station in VA. Two NTSB railroad accident investigators will coordinate with WMATA officials & Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, WMATA’s oversight agency, in their investigation.
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Thanks to @MetrorailSafety for coming to present as part of the Maryland General Assembly’s review of Metro’s budget.
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Chair Christopher Hart on COVID-19 & police violence against people of color:
We stand in solidarity with the majority in this country, and with much of the world, against systemic racism.
Violence and hatred cannot be tolerated in our society.
youtu.be/b0eyRK6VXiI?t=645
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Today’s meeting includes an update on the investigation into last month’s derailment at Silver Spring, votes on adoption of a number of final safety event investigation reports, ROCC status report & more
Watch live starting at 12:30 wmsc.gov/meetings/
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
If you would like to participate with a public comment, please join through the Zoom webinar link instead, which is posted at wmsc.gov/meetings/
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
The @MetrorailSafety Commissioners are meeting to get updates on #WMATA & WMSC #Covid19 response, new urgent findings being issued today, Silver Line Phase 2 status recap & more
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
COG Board Vice Chair @CouncilmanDLD thanks COG and members for their work supporting the creation of the WMSC. @MetrorailSafety recently presented COG with a plaque in recognition of this work. More: ow.ly/svX230oo9hD
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Pleased to see that the @MetrorailSafety Commission was certified by the @FTA_DOT this week. In 2017, legislation creating the new Metrorail Safety Commission passed unanimously in the House. wtop.com/dc-transit/2019/03/…
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
#ICYMI COG Connections newsletter: Washington @MetrorailSafety Commission achieves @FTA_DOT certification; @BikeToWorkDay registration opens; Region plans for #2020Census; & More! ow.ly/H5bM30o7Pvi
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Latest COG Connections newsletter: @MetrorailSafety WMSC receives @FTA_DOT certification; @BikeToWorkDay registration opens; Local governments plan for #2020Census; & More! ow.ly/H5bM30o7Pvi
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission retweeted
Learn more about the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (@MetrorailSafety) certification milestone and how COG supported the process: bit.ly/2WbCcur
TPB Chairman Nohe notes that the Metrorail Safety Commission’s certification is an important milestone. It shows how the region can work together. #TPBmtg