From WMATA: 'Metro's Chief Safety Officer reports that nearly half of Metro's 500 rail operators have lapsed recertification, which includes classroom
“Metro’s Chief Safety Officer reports that nearly half of Metro’s 500 rail operators have lapsed recertification, which includes classroom instruction, and supervised testing in the rail yards as well as on the mainline.immediate corrective action to remove from service 72 train operators who became out of compliance prior to May 2021.
“The WMATA Board of Directors received a safety briefing on Thursday that included learning that nearly half of all rail operators had lagging recertifications,” said WMATA Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg. “The Board finds this unacceptable and extremely disappointing. We support Metro management’s decision to immediately remove from service operators who became out of compliance more than a year ago as a first step.
“The Board is deeply concerned about the impact this operator shortage may have on our customers and the region,” said Smedberg. “However, the Board made it clear safety is the top priority and while Metro has made strides in recent years, this issue demonstrates that more work must be done to ensure an organizational-wide safety culture.”
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