Metro News Release
For immediate release: August 23, 2011
Metro Earthquake Update 1
As a result of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in the Washington, DC area:
- As of 1:59 p.m., all trains are operating at 15 mph.
- Metro personnel are conducting track inspections of the entire rail system.
- There are no reported customer injuries at this time.
Customers should expect significant delays on Metrorail until further notice due to the reduced operating speed.
News release issued at 2:34 pm, August 23, 2011.