How to Get Information About the DC Metro in Different Languages

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Get Information About the DC Metro in Different Languages

People from all over the world travel to Washington, D.C., for business and for fun. The Metro rails and buses are used by locals and travelers to get around. Most of the Metro's information is easily found in English and Spanish, but information is available in more than 85 different languages. All you have to do is know where to get the information.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Internet access
Phone

Step 1

Call the Metro's Customer Service Center. Interpreters are on staff to answer questions and explain the Metro system. This service is free. The number is (202) 637-7000.
Step 2

Download a Metro Map. Metro Maps and Pocket Guides are offered online in 10 different languages, including Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese and Korean.
Step 3

Watch a safety video. The Metro has safety videos online. They are in several different languages, including Vietnamese and Korean.
Step 4

Use the online translator. The Metro's website can be translated into six different languages. The Metro offers this service for free, but the website state that the translator is not always correct.