Metro News Release

For immediate release: June 29, 2009

Person struck by train at Forest Glen Metrorail station

Trains single-tracking around the incident

Metro officials and emergency personnel are responding to the Forest Glen Metrorail station on the Red Line, where a person reportedly has been struck by an eight-car train headed in the direction of Shady Grove Metrorail station. The incident took place at 4:10 p.m.

Trains are single-tracking, or taking turns sharing one track between the Forest Glen and Silver Spring Metrorail stations.

Red Line Riders can expect significant delays along the line, especially in the area of the incident. Delays are expected to be 30 minutes or more.

Media contact for this news release is at 202-962-1051.

News release issued at 4:32 pm, June 29, 2009.