Orange line train now, blue line train later? Photo by Adam Fagen.
A person was struck by a train at the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station this afternoon.
MTPD units and EMS on scene at Rhode Island Ave station with subject struck by train. Prelim investigation shows this as intentional. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) March 5, 2014
Metro spokesperson Philip Stewart tells DCist that the person was struck shortly after 3 p.m. and that it appears she intentionally jumped in front of the train. Right now, the incident is a rescue operation. The adult female was conscious and breathing before being transported, according to Metro Transit Police.
Trains are single tracking through the Rhode Island Avenue station, causing delays on the Red Line. Inbound trains will skip the Rhode Island Avenue and NoMa stations to reduce delays. We’ll update when we learn more.
All inbound Red Line trains will skip (bypass) Rhode Island Ave & NoMa stations to reduce delays due to single tracking. #wmata
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) March 5, 2014
Red Line riders: Please listen to announcements from your train operator this evening. Some trains skipping stops to reduce delays. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) March 5, 2014
Update: Normal service has returned.
Red Line: Normal service has resumed at Rhode Island Avenue.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) March 5, 2014
