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In this Jan. 13, 2015, file photo, a subway train arrives at the L'Enfant Metro Station in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Metro watchdog approves plan to return 7000-series rail cars to service

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

In this March 2015, photo, passengers wait on the platform before boarding a train at the U Street Metro Station in Washington, part of the public mass transit network for Washington. The panel overseeing Metro safety said on Nov. 5, 2021, that it has accepted Metro’s plan to test its 7000-series railcars, a step required to get the cars — which make up about 60% of the fleet — back on the tracks after last month’s derailment. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Metro says Silver Line to Dulles could be ready by Thanksgiving if cars return to service

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

In this March 2015, photo, passengers wait on the platform before boarding a train at the U Street Metro Station in Washington, part of the public mass transit network for Washington. The panel overseeing Metro safety said on Nov. 5, 2021, that it has accepted Metro’s plan to test its 7000-series railcars, a step required to get the cars — which make up about 60% of the fleet — back on the tracks after last month’s derailment. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Safety panel accepts Metro plan for testing railcars

By Shen Wu Tan - The Washington Times

A Metro train departs the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Washington. The rail system that serves the nation&#8217;s capital and its Virginia and Maryland suburbs will shut down for a full day Wednesday after a fire near one of the system&#8217;s tunnels, the system&#8217;s head announced. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

D.C. Metro rail oversight plan applauded by transparency advocates

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Dubbed the "Metrorail Safety Commission Interstate Compact," the legislation would authorize a group of oversight officials to devise and enforce Metro safety rules, conduct inspections, impose citations and order priority funding. (Associated Press)

Metro oversight commission would devise, enforce safety rules

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times