Metro News Release

For immediate release: June 14, 2013

Red Line service disruption update

UPDATE: As of 4:45 p.m., Metro has restored normal two-track operations between NoMa-Gallaudet and Brookland stations.  Red Line passengers may experience minor residual delays for about the next half hour.

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As of 2:30 p.m., Red Line trains are single tracking between NoMa-Gallaudet and Brookland stations due to a disabled train near Rhode Island Avenue.

The incident began shortly after 12 p.m. as an outbound train was departing Rhode Island Avenue Station.  Preliminarily, the train is believed to have made contact with metal service stairs at the end of the platform.  The stairs became dislodged and caused damage to a signal box and metal railing along the side of the track.

Crews are on the scene making repairs to the damaged signal box and railing at this time.  The repair work may affect rush hour service.

Red Line customers are advised of the possibility of delays during rush hour due to single tracking around this incident.  Delays are currently approximately 10 minutes in each direction.  During rush hour, delays could be 10 to 20 minutes for some customers.

News release issued at 2:33 pm, June 14, 2013.