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Metro Allows Water Bottles on Board Wednesday

Trains may be subject to heat-related speed restrictions.

 

Metro riders will be allowed to drink water on the transit system on Wednesday after the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Washington, DC, region, according to a press release.

The transit agency is lifting its “no drinking” policy for water only. While riders can’t consume other beverages or food on the system, they can drink water in stations, on buses and aboard Metro trains.

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Riders are encouraged to use receptacles that can be tightly secured and to properly dispose of trash.

Metro trains may be subject to 35 mph speed restrictions as a safety precaution during periods of extreme heat. WMATA is encouraging riders to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated information.

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The agency is also reminding riders to stay hydrated, wear light clothing and monitor for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

"If you're not feeling well, don't get on the train," WMATA advises. "An on-board medical emergency can delay an entire rail line. Instead, wait on the platform and ask a Metro employee to call for medical assistance."


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