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New Metro safety system could improve ride

Metro General Manager Richard Sarles told his board of directors Thursday that the transit agency has taken a significant step toward restoring confidence, and complete safety on the rails.

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July: A rough month for Metro

After a series of mishaps and meltdowns, Metro's leader concedes this was not a great month for the transit agency.

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Metro reviews train speeds after Green Line derailment

Following last week's derailment on the Green Line, Metro says it will change protocol for how fast trains should be going during periods of extreme heat.

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Metro launches largest service change in its history

Rush+ runs between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Tags: Dan Stessell, wmata, metro

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Metro preparing for rush-hour service changes

In just a few weeks, Metro is going to change the way it operates during rush hours in the hopes of providing a better trip on the system.

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Metro tackles sexual harassment on the transit system

Advocacy groups have come forward recently, telling leaders at the transit agency that harassment is a common occurrence.

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Top Metro salaries total $3.1 million in 2011

Metro commuters know how much it costs to ride the transit system. Here's how much those running it make.

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Metro leader gets, then refuses, bonus

The Metro Board of Directors recently offered General Manager Richard Sarles a performance bonus because of his accomplishments over the past year. But before any numbers could even be discussed, Sarles turned down the bonus offer.

Tags: Adam Tuss, metro board of directors, metro,

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Officials pleased with Metro safety improvements

Tags: Martin OMalley, metro, Vincent Gray, Benjamin Adam Mock Jr., Bob McDonnell

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Metro sidelines 16 cars after Tuesday's malfunction

Officials say the incident was caused when a friction ring fell off a Blue Line train and hit the electrified third rail, causing smoke until power was cut shortly after the incident.

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