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Trespasser Critically Injured By Train At Federal Triangle Metro Station In Northwest DC Trespasser Critically Injured By Train At Federal Triangle Metro Station In Northwest DC
Trespasser Critically Injured By Train At Federal Triangle Metro Station In Northwest DC Some riders had to deal with lengthy delays after a trespasser was struck by a train at a Northwest DC Metro station, officials confirmed. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night, Metro police officers responded to the Federal Triangle Metro Station to investigate a reported fare jumper, and when they arrived, a man was found under a train. Metro rescue Federal Triangle Metro 350 12th St NW. 1 person confirmed under a train. This is currently a viable patient. DC Fire & @MetroTransitPD in unified command. Rescue efforts in progress by #DCsBravest. — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) Ap…

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Man Struck, Killed By Train Outside DC Stadium-Armory Metro Station In Southeast Man Struck, Killed By Train Outside DC Stadium-Armory Metro Station In Southeast
Man Struck, Killed By Train Outside DC Stadium-Armory Metro Station In Southeast One person was killed overnight after being struck by a train in Southeast DC, officials confirmed. First responders were called around 11 p.m. on Monday night to the Stadium-Armory station to investigate reports of a man who had been struck by a train, leading to service issues. Orange Line: Train service suspended between Minnesota Avenue and Potomac Avenue due to a person struck by a train outside Stadium-Armory. Shuttle bus service requested. — Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) April 9, 2024 He was pronounced dead less than two hours later. Metro Rescue: Stadium Armory - Person …

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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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Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board
Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board Some travelers were left in a lurch on Friday morning when a train derailed near Reagan National Airport.  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. UPDATED: Blue/Yellow Line Delay: Service is suspended in both directions. We are investigating the reports of a possible derailment. No injuries, update to follow. …

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Person Pinned Under Train At DC Metro Station (DEVELOPING) Person Pinned Under Train At DC Metro Station (DEVELOPING)
Person Pinned Under Train At DC Metro Station (Developing) Officials confirmed that there was a person under a train outside a Metro station in Northeast DC. An alert was issued at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning regarding a person who was under a train at the Rhode Island Avenue Station. Metro rescue incident @Metrorailinfo Rhode Island Ave station NE. Confirmed individual under train. Establishing unified command with @MetroTransitPD. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) August 23, 2023 According to Metro Transit Police, the preliminary investigation determined that a woman intentionally placed herself in the path of the tra…

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Man Stabbed On U Street Metro Station On Monday, Metropolitan Police Say (DEVELOPING) Man Stabbed On U Street Metro Station On Monday, Metropolitan Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Man Stabbed On U Street Metro Station On Monday, Metropolitan Police Say (Developing) A man was stabbed on a Metro platform in Washington, DC on Monday afternoon, according to Transit Police. Officers from the Metro Transit Police Department responded at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, to a reported stabbing on the platform of the U Street station that led to delays for travelers during the afternoon commute. UPDATED: Green Line Alert: Trains are single tracking btwn U St & Georgia Ave due to a police investigation at U Street . Expect delays in both directions — Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) February 27, 2023 Police said that one man was transporte…

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Small Fire At Pentagon City Metro Station Sparks Smoke Concerns, Temporary Train Suspensions Small Fire At Pentagon City Metro Station Sparks Smoke Concerns, Temporary Train Suspensions
Small Fire At Pentagon City Metro Station Sparks Smoke Concerns, Temporary Train Suspensions Some trains were temporarily delayed or nearly canceled between the Reagan Washington National Airport and Arlington Cemetery due to a smoke fire at the Pentagon City station in Arlington that led to a smoky situation. Crews from the Arlington County Fire Department responded to the station shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, where there was a report of smoke in the building, officials said. UPDATED: Blue Line Delay: Single tracking btwn Arlington Cemetery and National Airport bypassing Pentagon City due to fire department activity. Shuttles requested. — Metrorail Info (@Metror…

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