DC Metro GM/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld today announced that additional weekend closures may be included in the SafeTrack schedule to address issues identified following the East Falls Church derailment, and provided an update on steps taken to improve Metro’s track inspection program.
“Safety trumps service, now more than ever at Metro. The SafeTrack program is intended to make our tracks safe and reliable, and I have reinstructed the team to ensure we are addressing every issue out there, including interlockings,” Wiedefeld said. “I will continue to notify our riders of any service changes as quickly as possible, but we are not backing off of safety over service.”
