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Service was suspended temporarily on the Blue and Yellow lines on Friday, Sept. 29 as officials investigated a derailment that impacted at least 50 passengers who were on board at the time.
According to WMATA, the incident happened around 10 a.m. resulting in trains being shut down between Potomac Yard and the airport.
Shuttle buses were made available for riders.
No injuries were reported, but it remains unclear what caused the derailment.
ATU Local 689 President Raymond Jackson issued a statement released following the derailment.
“We are monitoring the situation and our thanks go out to the first responders and those on scene who acted quickly and decisively," he said. "We are grateful there have been no reported injuries at this time. Local 689 calls for a thorough investigation and the implementation of safety measures to prevent future derailments.
"Our first priority will always be the safety of the riding public, our members, and all those that rely on mass transit.”
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