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Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days
Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days A more efficient Metrorail experience is expected after the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reintroduces Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Red Line.  This system, which automates train movements, is set to enhance ride smoothness and reduce travel times, according to the WMATA. ATO is expected to be operational on the Red Line by Sunday, Dec. 15. ATO is a system that automates the acceleration, deceleration, and speed regulation of trains, allowing for precise and consistent operations.  While train operators remain in the cab to monitor conditions an…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Killed Touching Third Rail Also Struck By Train Near Metro Station, Police Say (UPDATED) Man Killed Touching Third Rail Also Struck By Train Near Metro Station, Police Say (UPDATED)
Man Killed Touching Third Rail Also Struck By Train Near Metro Station, Police Say (Updated) New details have been released after an unauthorized person was killed on the tracks at an MTA station Monday morning, causing train delays and cancelations. Metro Transit Police responded to the Judiciary Square station at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 3, to investigate a reported death after an unknown man was located on the tracks. The initial death investigation determined that the man entered the tracks through an end gate, and it is believed he made contact with the third rail, likely killing him. Further investigation found that he also was struck by a train on Monday mor…

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by Zak Failla