Federal officials ordered Metro to perform immediate maintenance work on sections of the Red, Orange, Silver and Blue lines instead of waiting for the SafeTrack program to start. In the period between April 23 and May 10, federal safety inspectors have investigated 15 safety events, including nine that involved smoke and/or fire. (WUSA9)Federal officials ordered Metro to perform immediate maintenance work on sections of the Red, Orange, Silver and Blue lines instead of waiting for the SafeTrack program to start. Work on the Red, Blue, Orange and Silver lines must include everything from clearing drains to replacing insulators and third-rail cover boards as well as corroded rail. [Federal officials investigating track fire at Friendship Heights]Flowers was specific about the type of maintenance Metro must do.

Source: Washington Post May 11, 2016 17:14 UTC