Photo by Rolenz.
If you’re looking to take out your horrid Metro commute frustrations this morning on something, take it out on the weather, not WMATA.
Every Metro line, save for the Blue line, was delayed in some capacity this morning because of train and track problems due to the frigid temperatures, including cracked rails and other malfunctions.
Green/Yellow Line: Trains are single tracking btwn College Park & PG Plaza due to a cracked rail. Delays in both directions.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) January 8, 2015
Red Line: Trains are single tracking btwn Grosvenor & Medical Center due to a disabled train outside Grosvenor. Expect delays in both direct
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) January 8, 2015
Orange/ Silver Line: Expect delays up to approximately 20 minutes due to single tracking at East Falls Church. 8:38a #wmata
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) January 8, 2015
In an email, WMATA spokesman Dan Stessel says that the cold temperatures are wreaking havoc on Metro’s tracks. “It was [in the] mid ’60s on [Sunday], single digits last night,” he says. “[T]hat expansion/contraction can cause cracks/breaks.” For further explanation, consult this handy Post infographic.
Anyway, the result of the cold weather has been some apocalyptic-level delays and crowding for Metro commuters:
Red line is fucked #unsuckwmata @unsuckdcmetro pic.twitter.com/CaHyVcJ28G
— leah white (@keahlello) January 8, 2015
@unsuckdcmetro Escalator broken at Metro Center. People can’t get off platform. pic.twitter.com/LW9qsBKF0M
— Meghan Groob (@mgroob) January 8, 2015
This train came into Grosvenor packed — then offloaded. People have been here an hour. #WMATA @unsuckdcmetro pic.twitter.com/nu8wCS6V0C
— Olivier Knox (@OKnox) January 8, 2015
@unsuckdcmetro red line platform at Gallery Place dir Glenmont. Train just pulled in but it’s packed #wmata pic.twitter.com/LUM0dIXNpp
— Stephanie Dock (@PlannerOnTheGo) January 8, 2015
@unsuckdcmetro this is the situation at Van Ness #fml @wmata pic.twitter.com/S9NPKfEfzP
— Diana Maas (@dianamaas10) January 8, 2015
And this is just the best Tweet:
What is this, Snowpiercer?? #wmata #dcmetro
— Kelsey Michael (@kelseysmichael) January 8, 2015
May the force be with you on this Hoth-like frosty day, Metro riders.
