Metro News Release

For immediate release: April 10, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media preview ride aboard first 7000-series train - Monday, April 13

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

On the eve of its passenger debut, Metro will host a media preview ride aboard the first 7000-series train.

The event will take place Monday, April 13, at 1 p.m. at Reagan National Airport Metrorail Station. A brief speaking program will precede the train's departure. 

WHAT 7000-series train media preview ride 
Photo opportunity & speaking program
 

WHO
  • U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez
  • Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe
  • District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser
  • U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly
  • U.S. Representative Don Beyer
  • U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock
  • MWAA President and CEO Jack Potter
  • Hiroyasu Izumi, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan
  • Hiroji Iwasaki, CEO, Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.
  • Mortimer Downey, Metro Board Chair
  • Jack Requa, Metro Interim General Manager and CEO
     
WHERE    Reagan National Airport Metrorail Station (platform level)
 
WHEN Monday, April 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
 
NOTES

Members of the news media planning to attend should RSVP in
advance by calling (202) 962-1051 or emailing metronews@wmata.com. 

Cameras in position by 12:50 p.m. please.

Parking fees apply at airport facilities.

7000-series background

 


 

 

 

 


 

News release issued at 1:40 pm, April 10, 2015.