[UPDATE] Metro’s Latest Woe: Asbestos (Yes, Really)

NBC4 Washington[UPDATE] Metro's Latest Woe: Asbestos (Yes, Really)DCist.comThe 1000-series railcars, which are now 40 years old and at the end of their life, contain an extremely small amount of a non-friable asbestos-containing material within a specific mechanical area of the railcar. Non-friable material cannot be crumbled …Metro Found Asbestos In Rail Cars In 2009, Documents ShowNBC4 WashingtonUnion representing Metro workers: Don't ignore asbestos, WMATAWashington Post (blog)Asbestos to be removed from Metro cars; public not at riskWashington Timesall 47 news articles »