Metro News Release

For immediate release: July 7, 2012

Green Line service to remain suspended Sunday between Fort Totten and PG Plaza

All cars re-railed, track repairs continue

Green Line service between Fort Totten and Prince George's Plaza will remain suspended on Sunday as Metro crews continue to make repairs to a 1,000-foot section of track in the area of Friday afternoon's derailment outside West Hyattsville Station.

The three cars involved in the derailment were re-railed on Saturday.

Free shuttle buses will continue to operate Sunday between Fort Totten, West Hyattsville and Prince George's Plaza stations. Customers traveling through this area should allow about 30 minutes of additional travel time.

Metro is working to restore rail service on Monday. Updates will be provided through MetroAlerts as repair efforts continue.

News release issued at 10:04 pm, July 7, 2012.