Red Line

A Metro train on the Red Line derailed outside the Silver Spring station Tuesday morning, forcing the suspension of train traffic in the area but not injuring any riders or workers, officials say. The train appears to have gone through a red signal right before it derailed, according to a preliminary investigation by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, the independent…

A Metro train on the Red Line has derailed outside the Silver Spring station, officials say. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries, fire department spokesman Pete Piringer said.

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Rain seeping into some Metro stations has caused smoke on the tracks and led to major delays on the Red Line. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss breaks down the issue and what Metro plans to do about it.

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