[MD-Sligo] FW: Metro implements additional protection for frontline employees: Will close first and last cars of all trains starting tomorrow

[Deborah]

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Subject: Metro implements additional protection for frontline employees: Will close first and last cars of all trains starting tomorrow

As frontline transit employees work to keep trains and buses running for essential trips, additional protections are being implemented to keep Metro’s workforce safe during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Starting tomorrow, Monday, March 30, Metrorail customers will no longer be able to board the front or rear cars of the train to create an additional buffer between the train operator’s compartment and the general public.

When a train arrives at the station, the doors of the first and last railcars will remain closed when the doors on the remaining six cars open. Metrorail customers will only be permitted to occupy the train’s “middle” (second through seventh) cars.

Despite the fact that rail ridership is down about 93 percent, Metro will continue to operate all 8-car trains—the longest possible length—to allow plenty of room for safe social distancing in the remaining six cars.

For more information, click here to view full news release: 
https://www.wmata.com/about/news/First-last-cars-closed.cfm
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