Metro News Release

For immediate release: January 26, 2006

Media Advisory: Doors Closing Voice contest finalists chosen


Top 10 to make professional recordings

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Where:           

Interface Media, 1233 20th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Closest Metrorail station: Dupont Circle (Red Line)

 

What:

Reporters are invited to interview, film and photograph the 10 finalists in Metro’s "Doors Closing Voice 2006" contest. Earlier this week, Metro selected the 10 finalists out of 1,259 entries received. This afternoon, the10 individuals will make professional recordings of several new "doors closing" messages for Metro. The messages include:

 

1. (Chime) The doors are opening. Please stand back so customers exit the train. When boarding please move to the center of the car.

 

2. (Chime) For your safety, please step back. The doors are closing in 3,2,1. (Chime)

 

3. To be played if doors can not close after second message. (Chime) Please stand back to allow the doors to close.

                                                                                                                                   

A panel of industry professionals will listen to the recordings and choose Metro’s new doors closing voice next week. The winner is scheduled to be announced the first week in February. Metrorail riders should expect to hear the new voice on select trains next month.

 

Who:              

Finalists in Metro’s "Doors Closing Voice 2006" contest:

                       

Jill Apple, Washington, DC                  

Steve Broido, Washington, DC

Linda Carducci, Vienna, VA                

Sarah Fraser, Washington, DC            

Jon Garcia, Washington, DC    

John Howell, Fairfax Station, VA

Angela Stevens, Frederick, MD

Randi Miller, VA

Carol Rabel, Silver Spring, MD

Mary Whittington, Washington, DC

 

Note: Please call Metro’s Media Relations Office if you plan to attend at 202-962-1051.

News release issued on January 26, 2006.