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The 7000-series train’s interior includes 64 vinyl padded seats and seat-back hand grasps, six different station destination signs, including two dynamic LCD route maps and four video screens in each car, wider aisles and other features.

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New Train Debuts on Metro's Blue Line

7000-series train gets positive passenger reviews.

It is a project that has been five years in the making. On April 14, the Washington Metro’s new 7000-series train debuted, transporting passengers from the Franconia-Springfield Station on Tuesday morning. “Good morning, customers. Welcome aboard Metrorail’s new 7000-series train,” said the operator as the train pulled into the station.

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