Metro News Release

For immediate release: May 14, 2013

Red Line Disruption - Update 1 (corrected)

Fire department response for reported fire under train car

** CORRECTED TIME **

Shortly after 6 p.m., the Metrorail Operations Control Center received a report of smoke and possible fire under a railcar on a train at Silver Spring Station.  There were no passengers aboard the train at the time.  There are no reported injuries.  The fire is reported to be out at this time. However, the fire department and appropriate Metro personnel remain on scene evaluating the situation.

Red Line service remains suspended between Takoma and Forest Glen.  Metro is working to bring shuttle buses to the area.  Customers can expect lengthy waits for shuttle bus service and should consider other options.

Metrobus route 70 operates between Gallery Place and Silver Spring stations via Georgia Avenue.

The cause of the incident has not been determined.

News release issued at 7:01 pm, May 14, 2013.