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Discussion related to DC area passenger rail services from Northern Virginia to Baltimore, MD. Includes Light Rail and Baltimore Subway.

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 #1481982  by davinp
 
Since December 2016, a plan has existed that would allow the federal government to close down Metro in cases of substantial safety issues. The plan was developed without Metro's input in response to the system's day-long shutdown two years ago. The FTA said the shutdown plan remains active.

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