Washington Subway Seeks More WMD Sensors

The Metrorail subway system serving Washington and nearby communities is seeking additional federal funding to expand its use of sensors to detect chemical and biological weapons, the Washington Times reported today (see GSN, Aug. 3).

Metro officials also hope to obtain funding from the U.S. Homeland Security Department and other agencies for training personnel on responding to a terrorist attack and for preparations to help the subway system to recover from an attack.

“The new Orange Alert underscores the urgency that these type of requests warrant,” said Metro spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein (S.A. Miller, Washington Times, Aug. 5).

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