It’s time for the Great Leap Forward—Version 2. Or at least MetroForward 2, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) plan to fix the smoke-filled platforms, electrical fires, broken trains, and service outrages that have become alarmingly frequent commuting occurrences. Following the release Wednesday of a federal safety report, WMATA presented “SafeTrack,” its latest plan to solve problems plaguing the once-celebrated system.

Sounding pragmatic about the system’s maintenance needs, WMATA General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld said that without shutdowns, “it will take us years to achieve the safety and reliability needs that our customers deserve.” Under the proposed maintenance plan, the work should be completed in just one year.