Metro News Release

For immediate release: July 2, 2008

Red Line Delays Due to Cracked Rail

Riders on the Red Line can expect delays of at least 20 minutes throughout the morning, Wednesday, July 2, due to a cracked rail that was discovered this morning near the Takoma Metrorail station.

Trains are single-tracking between Silver Spring and Fort Totten Metrorail stations, with delays in both directions.

Track repair crews are on the scene working to fix the problem.

News release issued at 7:49 am, July 2, 2008.