New Problems For The Silver Line Phase 2: Officials Say Rail Ties Are Flawed

Lori Aratani, Washington Post: Local
Wed, 12/12/2018 - 7:00am

Contractor’s proposed fix rejected by MWAA, Metro, which insist all ties must be replaced.

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Topics: Maryland

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