WMATA

安全 and Security

实用操作指南 instructing Metro customers and area residents in emergency preparedness.

至关重要的 safety and security tips and features for rail, 公共汽车, platforms, stations and more.
我们的重点是 protecting Metro operators, eliminating assaults and preventing fare evasion.

Metro has made significant strides in upgrading and rehabilitating its system infrastructure in the past five years.

50+ miles of running rail have been 再次 for a smoother, safer ride
68,903 crossties have been 取代 for a safer ride
102,996 direct-fixation fasteners have been 取代 for a safer ride
32,040 third rail insulators have been 取代 for improved safety and reliability
10,921 station/tunnel leaks have been 减轻 to reduce water infiltration
3,824 open rail joints have been 焊接 for a smoother, safer ride
161 switches (turnouts) have been 恢复 for more reliability
7,535 roadway (track) signs have been 取代 for the safety of our employees
115 escalators have been 恢复 to reduce outages
42 elevators have been 恢复 to reduce outages and improve accessibility
27 escalators have been 取代 with new units to significantly improve safety and reliability

Metro has identified the most common rider safety and security questions.