These railcars will be scrapped per the WMSC report today
3008
3009
3206
3207
3120
3121
Train 700 (striking train) operator had been disqualified for 18 months in 2006 after collision, red signal overrun, station overruns. Reinstated 2010. Red signal violation 2011, derailment 2013, fail to report station overrun 2015, operated w/cab door open/talking to rider 2015
Investigation concluded Train 700 operator did not follow procedures requiring safety stops, did not follow rules governing train movement without speed commands, failed to report the accident, and provided false statements during the investigation
Train 700 operator refused to provide cell phone as part of investigation, but records for that phone and associated numbers indicate it was in use at and around time of collision. Investigation could not prove the operator was in possession of the phone
Fatigue review found Train 700 operator at elevated risk due to night work and unexpected call-in. Got less than 6 hours of sleep interrupted by phone call asking to come in early
Train 700 operator no longer works for WMATA and is not eligible to be rehired
