Operators from both trains injured
Marcel Warfield, WUSA9 with permission
WASHINGTON (WUSA9) – Commuters can expect delays on Metro’s Orange, Silver and Blue Lines after two trains crashed early Monday morning at Farragut West.
Around 1 a.m., one train hit the back of another train between Foggy Bottom and Farragut West stations as they were traveling on the same track.
During the crash, the 3000 series trains were in the process of being moved to their rail yards.
Both train operators were injured but are expected to be OK. They were taken to the hospital. One operator was released.
There were no passengers on the train.
All railcars remained on the tracks and there was no reported damage to the tunnel.
Officials are working to restore normal service as quickly as possible, but here are the delays riders can expect:
Orange Line: Trains will operate about every 15 minutes, even at rush hour, with single tracking between Farragut West and McPherson Square. Significant crowding is likely during rush hour.
Blue Line: Trains will operate about every 15 minutes, even at rush hour, with single tracking between Farragut West and McPherson Square. Significant crowding is likely during rush hour.
Silver Line: Trains will operate about every 15 minutes between Wiehle-Reston East and Ballston. Customers will need to transfer to/from Orange Line trains at Ballston to continue their trip.
Metro will honor its “Rush Hour Promise” for delays during the morning commute. However, Rush Hour Promise will be suspended on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines during the evening rush hour.
Commuters may wish to consider alternative options to avoid delays.
