Metro News Release

For immediate release: May 21, 2008

Normal service resumes on Red Line

Man struck by train at Wheaton Metrorail station

Normal service resumed on the Red Line at 3:38 p.m. after a man was struck by a train at the Wheaton Metrorail station at 1:45 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 21).

As police and emergency personnel investigated the incident, Red Line trains shared a single track between the Glenmont and Forest Glen Metrorail stations. Free shuttle bus service also was provided during the incident.

The man was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. The preliminary investigation indicated that the man was on the tracks intentionally.

News release issued at 3:45 pm, May 21, 2008.