FY2017 PROPOSED BUDGET

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Proposed FY2017 Budget
Chapter 3
improved the ability of technicians to troubleshoot problems and make the necessary repairs.
Thirty-seven units were rehabilitated or replaced as part of the modernization program.
• TAMO - Facilitated the development of Transit Asset Management Plans for each asset class
within WMATA in line with MAP-21 requirements. These plans create an alignment between
the strategic goals of WMATA with decision making during each stage of an assets life-cycle.
Developed and tested mobile application for assessing condition of assets as well as
documenting maintenance activities. This application will be piloted in 2015. Established
guidelines for capital expenditure evaluation, asset condition assessment and asset life-cycle
cost.
• CENV - Eight (8) 7000 Series railcars were delivered to WMATA and began design
qualification tests. These tests include line clearance tests to make sure that the train fits
through our tunnels and that the propulsion, braking and ATC systems meets our performance
specifications. At the satisfactory conclusion of these tests, the train was put in simulated
revenue service where the train is run in service without passengers.
• PLNT - Achieved a 2.96 employee injury rate, which was better than the target of no more
than more than 3.2 injuries per 200,000 work hours; Completed 12 major and 12 mini rehabs
to restore the appearance of rail stations; renovated five (5) bus loop restroom/break room
facilities; installed 140 emergency response ladders (12’ and 16” extension) at all underground
rail stations; replaced 156 platform emergency end gates at 39 underground stations and
upgraded four tunnel ventilation fan control systems and four drainage pumping station control
systems (from pneumatic to PLC and Miltronics).
• TIES AGM - Worked with SMNT Power to purchase and install 50 Multipurpose Relays on
existing traction power line-ups. Eight (8) 7000 Series railcars were delivered to WMATA
and began design qualification tests. Rail Fleet Reliability reached a 10-year high in 2014 as
maintenance efforts enabled the deployment of 5.0 percent more railcars for Silver Line
service. Escalator availability for CY2014 was 93.1 percent, the best delivered since 2010, as
technicians repaired unexpected breakdowns more quickly than in prior years the
modernization program improved the overall condition of the fleet.
• CMNT - Rail Fleet Reliability reached a 10-year high in 2014 as maintenance efforts enabled
the deployment of 5.0 percent more railcars for Silver Line service. Maintenance efforts
resulted in railcars reliably traveling 20.0 percent more to service Silver Line stops while
railcar delays increased only slightly.
• QAAW - Implemented a Quality Assurance Inspection program for TIES. Collaborated with
OMBS to establish a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) invoice review program – in response
to the FTA’s 2014 Financial Management Oversight (FMO) review – ensuring CIP invoices
submitted to the FTA for reimbursement include necessary substantiation and documentation
for lawful and proper payment. Supported Commissioning and Testing of the Pilot 7000 Series
Railcars, and First Article Inspections (FAI) for Sub-Components, Pilot Car, Production Shell
and Car.
• TRST - Completed installation of 44 Yard Switches, 15,199 Cross-Ties, 15.7 miles of Running
Rail, 28,207 Fasteners, 836 open joints welded, 1,799 ROW Signage Replacement and 51.1
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