The Reconstruction

A quick lunch-hour observation…
Quincy Adams at The RBC is absolutely right that the control system for Metro trains, as described in the Washington Post, contains a fundamental design flaw.  I’d argue, however, that an effective solution can be designed that is far simpler than Quincy’s suggestion.  In fact, the system could have been designed far [...]

WMATA currently:
Red Line
Disruption at Fort Totten in both directions. Trains are turning back at Rhode Island Avenue & Silver Spring due to a situation outside of Fort Totten station. Shuttle bus service has been established. Expect delays in both directions.
WMATA between 9-10 PM yesterday (unofficial twitter re-broadcast):
Red Line
Disruption at Fort Totten. Trains are turning back [...]