WMATA GM Paul Wiedefeld to speak on Metro's challenges at luncheon, Wednesday, Nov. 30

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) General Manager Paul Wiedefeld will address the state of Metro at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Wiedefeld is entering a challenging time as he fights off bankruptcy while responding to safety and service issues with sometimes hostile jurisdictional masters and a beleaguered governing structure.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with remarks beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by a question and answer session ending at 2 p.m.

Tickets cost $24 for Club members, who may purchase two tickets at this rate, and $38 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets may be purchased online.. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662-7501. Tickets must be paid at time of purchase.

NPC members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon must RSVP separately to [email protected] 48 hours prior to the event. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception.

To submit a question in advance, put METRO in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.