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'Trespasser' Struck By Metro Train Causes Delays For Travelers (UPDATED) 'Trespasser' Struck By Metro Train Causes Delays For Travelers (UPDATED)
'Trespasser' Struck By Metro Train Causes Delays For Travelers (Updated) Some travelers were tied up in the area on Friday afternoon after a person was struck by a train, officials say. Shortly after noon on Friday, Aug. 18, Metro officials issued an alert advising that there would be delays after a pedestrian was struck by a train near the Forest Glen station. Red Line Delay: Trains are single tracking btwn Silver Spring & Forest Glen due to a person struck by a train at Forest Glen. Expect delays in both directions. — Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) August 18, 2023 No information about the victim or their condition has been released by officials, thou…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Wounded In Rush-Hour DC Metro Train Shooting: Report Teen Wounded In Rush-Hour DC Metro Train Shooting: Report
Teen Wounded In Rush-Hour DC Metro Train Shooting: Report A teenager was wounded in a Northwest DC Metro train shooting that happened during the height of the morning rush hour on Friday, Oct. 28, NBC4 Washington reports. A fight between a group of juveniles apparently resulted in shots being fired on the Green Line train at the Georgia Avenue – Petworth station around 8:30 a.m., the outlet says citing Metro Transit police. The unidentified teen was taken to a local hospital, where he is expected to survive, according to the outlet. An investigation remains ongoing. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington.

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland The ongoing labor dispute between CSX Transportation and its labor unions could have a major impact on riders in Maryland and Virginia. CSX has notified the Maryland Transit Administration that if an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached that there is a potential for a labor strike beginning the morning of Friday, Sept. 16. Officials noted that since CSX owns and operates the Camden and Brunswick lines and dispatches MARC trains, any labor disruption would force the immediate suspension of service on those lines until a resolution is reached. 📌ICYMI📌If a potential labor strike bet…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Maryland County Prepares For Biden, First Lady To Visit For Democrat Rally Maryland County Prepares For Biden, First Lady To Visit For Democrat Rally
Maryland County Prepares For Biden, First Lady To Visit For Democrat Rally President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are headed to Montgomery County to visit a local high school for a grassroots event, authorities say. The event is scheduled to be held at Richard Montgomery High School from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, according to Montgomery County police. Only invited and registered guests are permitted access to the event, and attendees will not be allowed into the venue before 4 p.m., officials say. Everyone is asked to enter the school from Fleet Street and Richard Montgomery Drive as an extra precaution. Authorities are encouraging all guests to uti…

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by Annie DeVoe