Metro News Release

For immediate release: August 22, 2012

Red Line delays due to late-clearing work

Red Line service between Fort Totten and NoMa-Gallaudet was delayed opening this morning due to late-clearing track work in the vicinity of NoMa-Gallaudet U station.  As of 5:44 a.m., third rail power has been restored and train service is beginning to operate through the area. Customers may experience residual delays until approximately 6:20 a.m.

Metro apologizes for the delay and inconvenience caused by this incident.

News release issued at 5:45 am, August 22, 2012.