Metro News Release

For immediate release: May 21, 2008

Man struck by train at Wheaton Metrorail station

A man was struck by a train on the Red Line at the Wheaton Metrorail station at 1:45 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 21). The six-car train was traveling toward the Glenmont Metrorail station.

Red Line trains are sharing one track around the scene while police and emergency personnel investigate the incident.

At this time, the Wheaton Metrorail station remains open and trains are sharing one track between the Glenmont and Forest Glen Metrorail stations. Shuttle bus service to supplement rail service has been established.

Preliminary indication is that regular rail service will resume by 3:30 p.m.

News release issued at 2:35 pm, May 21, 2008.