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WMSC highlights June training to "identify potential security vulnerabilities"
Summary
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said transit professionals from around the country completed classroom and hands‑on training in June to identify security vulnerabilities and apply practical security practices at Union Station.
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said in a June update that rail safety depends on continuous learning and strong leadership, and that staff training is a central piece of that work. An agency official said the WMSC hosted in‑person training presented by the Transportation Safety Institute that combined classroom instruction with a hands‑on exercise at Union Station.
"[Participants] identify potential security vulnerabilities and apply real world security practices," the agency official said. The commission said transit professionals from across the country attended the June sessions; the training is intended to strengthen systemwide oversight and security preparedness. The commission did not specify the number of attendees or any planned follow‑up exercises.
