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June 25, 2009

More trouble on D.C. Metro

Update from Twitter:

(WMATA_AllRed Line: Trains are sharing the same track between Medical Center & Grosvenor due to a report of a cracked rail outside Medical Center stat.)

As if the Washington Metro system didn't have enough problems with its recovery from the fatal accident on the Red Line Monday, Thursday brought new problems on the Green Line.

Metro inspectors discovered a cracked rail at 12:58 p.m. near the West Hyattsville Metrorail station, causing mid-day delays on the line used by many Baltimore-area residents who park at Greenbelt.

During repairs, Green Line trains are sharing a single track between the Fort Totten and Prince George’s Plaza Metrorail stations. The Washingtoon Metropolitan Area Transit Administration warned that passengers Riders could run into delays up to 20 minutes.

Metro said that while it expects to complete the repair by later afternoon, however, the evening rush hour period could be affected.

Update from Twitter:

(WMATA_AllRed Line: Trains are sharing the same track between Medical Center & Grosvenor due to a report of a cracked rail outside Medical Center stat.)

 

Posted by Michael Dresser at 1:57 PM |
Categories: WMATA/D.C. Metro
        
About Michael Dresser
Michael Dresser has been an editor, reporter and columnist with The Sun longer than Baltimore's had a subway. He's covered retailing, telecommunications, state politics and wine. Since 2004, he's been The Sun's transportation writer. He lives in Ellicott City with his wife and travel companion, Cindy.

His Getting There column appears on Mondays. Mike's blog will be a forum for all who are interested in highways, transit and other transportation issues affecting Baltimore, Maryland and the region.
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