The concern is that the current location makes it difficult for the operator to see the signal, especially when moving in reverse. Mason brought to the Board’s attention concerns about the installation location of safety signals in the train yard, near the insulated joints that ensure safe train movement. Mason said the cause of the cracks in 13% of the brackets has not been determined - she said the contractor believes the cracking is the result of overtightening. Mason mentioned several conditions that still need to be remedied, including cracked third-rail cover board brackets. ![]() Metro says the six-station Silver Line extension from Wiehle-Reston, past Dulles Airport, to Ashburn, Virginia, is facing some unresolved problems.ĭuring a Thursday briefing, before the Metro Board’s Safety and Operations Committee, Laura Mason, vice president of capital delivery for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, said at least 10 Silver Line construction items remain unresolved before Metro will be satisfied with the work by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and its contractor. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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