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Metro plans to add platform doors, barriers to Red Line
Metro plans to install platform doors and barriers on the Red Line to address frequent trespassing incidents, with the project expected to be completed no earlier than 2028. The initiative aims to enhance safety and efficiency, following over 80 track trespasses and 10 deaths in 2026 alone.
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