WMSC adopts revised program standard adding project-risk letters and event-code updates

Sep 15, 2026

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission unanimously adopted an updated program standard that adds a project risk-letter tool, updates event codes, and incorporates Federal Transit Administration guidance requiring risk-based inspections.

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The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission voted unanimously to adopt its revised program standard, titled the 2026-06 revision 9, after staff described a year-long process of internal review and a 30-day review with Metrorail.

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