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Metro Red Line Closures Draw Complaints From Commuters In DC Metro Red Line Closures Draw Complaints From Commuters In DC
Metro Red Line Closures Draw Complaints From Commuters In DC Some commuters in DC are up in arms as the WMATA closes down certain Red Line trains to allow for necessary repairs during the holiday season. The Metro began a two-week construction project on the Red Line to "perform critical safety repairs to the tunnel and track infrastructure, upgrade signal and communications systems, and install new platform edge lights," much to the dismay of many riders, who may now have to take shuttles. UPDATED: Red Line Alert: Thru closing Saturday, December 30th, free shuttles replace trains btwn Dupont Circle & Gallery Place due to major construction. …

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by Zak Failla
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Metro Service Restored After Work Vehicle Derails Near VA Station Metro Service Restored After Work Vehicle Derails Near VA Station
Metro Service Restored After Work Vehicle Derails Near VA Station Normal Metro Line service has been restored - though travelers may see some residual delays - after crews had to contend with a derailment on Tuesday morning. At approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, a heavy rail work vehicle derailed while heading back to the Potomac Avenue yard, causing delays for customers in northern Virginia on certain lines. Context: We had a technical derailment. It was a work truck & b/c of its design this can occur. No injuries, just takes time to put back on rails. Also not connected to Potomac Yard Station. In trying to be transparent our initial co…

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by Zak Failla