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WMSC finds gaps in Metro communications maintenance, closes three corrective action plans
Summary
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission reported lapses in preventive maintenance, equipment calibration and facility conditions in its Communication Systems audit, issued two recommendations to WMATA, and noted three CAPs reached final closure while 75 CAPs remain open.
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission on Tuesday aired a detailed audit of Metro’s communications systems and reported multiple findings the commission says could affect passenger and worker safety. The WMSC’s audit team flagged instances where technicians did not use required measurement tools, records showed steps completed that were not observed in the field, and several communications rooms showed signs of water intrusion and poor environmental control.
The audit presentation, led by Mr. John O’Donnell of WMSC audit staff, summarized four positive practices and four findings. “Finding 1 identified communication personnel are not consistently completing preventive maintenance on its public address and radio…
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