Metro News Release

For immediate release: May 29, 2012

Update: Metro employee seriously injured in rail yard

Update 2:25 p.m.

The Metro employee struck by a train at Shady Grove Yard today has suffered serious injuries and is being medivaced to a level-one trauma center. 

Metro is conducting a safety stand-down at Shady Grove Yard, where employees are offered counseling and safety practices are reviewed.  

The injured employee is a mechanic with more than 25 years of service.

Metro has launched an investigation into the incident.  The NTSB and Tri-State Oversight Committee have been notified.

News release issued at 1:30 pm, May 29, 2012.