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WMSC reviews multiple safety investigations, including a string of improper door operations; commission adopts reports
Summary
The commission reviewed eight investigation reports including four improper door operations; staff described causes and corrective actions and commissioners unanimously adopted the reports as presented.
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission heard presentations on multiple safety investigations and, after the presentations, voted unanimously to adopt the eight reports presented at the Sept. 16 meeting.
Improper door operations
WMSC investigators summarized a set of improper door operation events reported since ADO (automatic door operation) activation. Causes cited across the cases included human error, loss of situational awareness, noncompliance with written procedures, and fatigue. Investigations reviewed closed‑circuit‑television (CCTV) footage, event data and interviews.
Examples presented by WMSC staff included:
- A Bethesda incident (11/01/2024) where a train that had stopped short of the platform had its lead car door manually opened by the operator and a rail supervisor; the simultaneous uncoordinated…
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