Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 20, 2008

Van Dorn Street Metrorail station reopens after two-hour investigation following a report of an individual struck by a Blue Line train

The Van Dorn Street Metrorail station reopened around 7:45 p.m., following an investigation into reports that that an individual was struck by a Blue Line train at the Van Dorn Metrorail station around 5:45 p.m. The six-car train was heading toward Largo Town Center.

The Van Dorn Street and Franconia-Springfield Metrorail stations were closed around 6 p.m. as police and emergency responders investigated. Police could not immediately locate the individual and the investigation continues.

The Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station reopened just before 7 p.m. as Blue Line trains were able to share a single track between the Braddock Road and Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station at that time. Around 7:45 p.m., service was back to normal on the Blue Line and trains were again making stops at the Van Dorn Street and Franconia-Springfield Metrorail stations. Throughout the incident, Metro set up a shuttle bus service to help passengers around the incident area.

Metro Transit Police are asking any witnesses to call 202-962-1792.

News release issued at 10:20 am, February 21, 2008.