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Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Metro tests new system to make train travel more convenient
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Metrorail is testing a new system designed to make it easier for you to catch the train. Metro staff is testing a program that would allow passengers to use credit or debit card information if they don't have enough money on their SmarTrip card. Pilot airlifted to hospital after small plane catches fire, crashes into Potomac River 'I think that's a good idea,' said Shawn Moore. 'If it's going to make it more convenient, more easier for me, a more faster process, hey, anything that's faster.' Metro General Manager Randy Clarke announced on Friday the start of the testing of the plan first unveiled last year. The card information is linked to the passenger's cell phone by way of Metro's app. The customer swipes it at the gate, and they're on their way. 'I think it's pretty easy right now, but if it's going to be even easier, that's fine,' said Huck Nielsen, a frequent passenger. Metro said more than 30% of trips are paid for by passengers who tap their cell phones, allowing them to skip the fare vending machines or wait in line to add money to their SmarTrip cards. Testing right now only involves Metrorail. Passengers will likely be able to use credit cards on Metrobuses later this year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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RATC principal to attend War College seminar
RUSSELL Russell Area Technology Center's principal will attend the 70th annual U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar this summer. Shawn Moore is one of 160 people selected — half are from foreign countries and the other half are from the United States, he said. The seminar takes place at Carlisle Barracks in Pennsylvania. It's known as 'the most strategic 500 acres.' 'It's where they train the next generation of military leaders, political leaders … formulate on defense policy for the next several years,' Moore said. 'It's about making sure the United States is successful in the event of conflict, and that it never gets to a conflict.' Moore said his students and grandchildren motivated him to apply for the opportunity. He sent in an application and had to say why he was a good fit and what he could contribute. A selection committee whittled the list down from several hundred applications. Ret. Col. Lance A. O'Bryan, the Army representative for Kentucky, submitted Moore's paperwork to the selection committee. Col. JB Richmond, of the Kentucky Army National Guard, wrote a letter of recommendation for Moore. Richmond is formerly of Ashland. Moore said RATC offers cybersecurity, welding, electricity and medical courses — all can connect dots to the defense industry. 'Our area would be poised for defense industry jobs,' Moore said. 'We have a work force ready to go.' The goal of War College, Moore said, is to make America's Armed Forces so formidable that 'nobody wants to mess with us' and to 'ensure peace.' 'It's all about ways to keep current students safe,' Moore said. The first part of the seminar is a five-day orientation in June. 'We'll meet again throughout the year with trainings and different trips,' Moore said. Moore said he's been fortunate to have a variety of interesting experiences in life. This is the next one. 'It's humbling,' he said. (606) 326-2664 | asnyder@
