The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said on Dec. 5 it released an audit of Metro's communication systems that contained four findings and two recommendations, and that the full report is available on wmsc.gov.

Unidentified Speaker said, "On December 5, the WMSC released its audit of communication systems, which had 4 findings and 2 recommendations." The update did not enumerate the findings or recommendations in the spoken summary; readers are directed to the full report for details.

The commission also said it "provided concurrence for Metrorail to activate a single rail traffic controller staffing configuration at the Control Center Operations 4 desk." The remarks did not specify whether concurrence was contingent on any corrective actions or whether Metrorail would institute additional safeguards alongside the staffing change.

Separately, the WMSC reported it had completed 79 inspections as of Dec. 26, 2025, covering topics including rail operation, rail car tool calibration, and track and wayside infrastructure. The speaker said inspection materials are available at wmsc.gov.

The WMSC did not provide a timetable for implementing any audit recommendations during the spoken update. The commission noted it will continue oversight as Metrorail moves forward with staffing and operational decisions.