WMATA orders 428 metro railcars from Kawasaki Rail Car May 27, 2010 | North America News The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has given a contract to Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. to manufacture 428 Series 7000 metro railcars for Metrorail. These new- generation railcars ha... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password