At its March 17 public meeting, the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission presented its 2025 annual safety report, summarized ongoing oversight work, and elected Christopher Conklin as chair, Devin Rouse as vice chair and Don Drummer as secretary treasurer. The commission announced its next meeting on April 14, 2026.

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.

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission unanimously adopted an updated program standard that adds a project risk-letter tool, updates event codes, and incorporates Federal Transit Administration guidance requiring risk-based inspections.

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.

WMSC selected WMATA's systemwide rail traffic controller consolidation project for in-depth review, asking for test plans and flagging concerns about radio communications capacity, emergency system mapping, and workforce readiness as WMATA moves toward a single-controller model implemented line-by-line into 2027.

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission adopted a revised program standard that updates inspection priorities, revises event codes, and adds a "project risk letter" to escalate unresolved safety issues to WMATA leadership. Commissioners said the changes will support risk-based inspections and interagency coordination.

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.

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission released its first five-year strategic plan outlining four strategic goals, six core values and measures to strengthen oversight, stakeholder engagement and transparency; the plan is posted at wmsc.gov and WMSC invited public feedback.

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission adopted a $7,585,000 fiscal year 2027 budget and work program after a finance committee recommendation and unanimous commissioner vote.

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said inspections continued despite winter weather, inspectors reviewed roadway worker protection transition training and Red Line control rooms, an unannounced Dulles Veil Yard inspection found no safety findings, and five audit reports were published in 2025.

At its Oct. 21 meeting the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission said 73 corrective action plans are open with 20 in development; four caps (C189, C230, C243, C244) reached final closure milestones since the previous public meeting.

WMSC staff said WMATA has not yet provided key deliverables required for the commission to complete an in-depth safety certification review of the 8,000-series railcars; several items are not expected until mid‑2026 or later, delaying WMSC verification.

The commission adopted eight investigation reports (Whiskey0399–Whiskey0406), summarizing incidents that led to serious injuries, equipment damage, and operational rule deviations; the adoption vote was 5–0.