Washington DC: Metro's First 7000-Series Train to Debut April 14

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The date is set, Metro customers, and your new ride will soon be here.

Metro has announced that the system’s first 7000-series train will enter passenger service April 14, on the Blue Line.

The introduction of the first new train will be the most significant milestone to date for a project that has spanned nearly five years from approval and funding, through design and engineering, to testing and certification.

The first train in regular passenger service with eight 7000 series cars will depart from Franconia-Springfield shortly after 7 a.m. on April 14. The Blue Line serves five of Metro’s six jurisdictions: Fairfax County, the city of Alexandria, Arlington County, the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. ..............(more)

http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12058918/metros-first-7000-series-train-to-debut-april-14