Metro News Release

For immediate release: August 18, 2009

Cracked rail on Red Line

Trains will single-track while repairs are made

Metro officials are making repairs to a cracked rail on the Red Line between the Friendship Heights and Bethesda Metrorail stations.

The cracked rail was discovered on the out-bound track at 1:10 p.m. by a track inspector. Trains will take turns sharing one track (single-tracking) between Grosvenor and Friendship Heights Metrorail stations while temporary repairs are made. Some trains will run through to Shady Grove Metrorail station and others will need to turn back at Twinbrook Metrorail station.

Permanent repairs will be made this evening when the rail system is closed.

Customers can expect delays in the area of the incident as it is likely to take an additional 15 minutes for trains to pass through the single-track area. Trains will be moving at reduced speeds through the affected area throughout the remainder of the day until permanent repairs are made.

Media contact for this news release: Lisa Farbstein at 202-962-1051.
For all other inquiries, please call customer service at 202-637-7000.

News release issued at 2:14 pm, August 18, 2009.