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Washington Metro Approves Full Automation of Red Line Trains Amid Safety Concerns
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board approved a $913 million plan to fully automate the Red Line, eliminating onboard operators. The move raises safety and job loss concerns, especially given past fatal incidents linked to automated systems. No harm from the new automation has yet occurred.