At an April 14 public meeting the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission presented its first strategic plan, reported April car-wash inspections at Metro Rail yards that verified safety measures and noted Metro's commitment to install alarm systems under a corrective action plan; the commission also announced CEO David Meyer's departure effective June 1.

Commissioners adopted a package of fatality investigation reports and discussed six detailed investigations, including an improper rail-vehicle movement at Shady Grove and a snow/ice-related derailment at Branch Avenue; corrective actions include retraining, equipment inspections, and procedural reviews.

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said it conducted training and on-site observations in July and welcomed two commissioners as part of its ongoing independent safety oversight of the Metrorail system.

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The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission summarized September audits that found a shortage of rail traffic controllers and improperly qualified roadway workers in charge, approved updates to a program standard at its Sept. 16 public meeting, and reported nine inspections including an unannounced visit to the Shady Grove shop.