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Fredzania ‘Zanie’ Thompson, 19, was struck by a train Friday during a photo shoot in Navosta, Texas.

VIA MYFOXDC: Customers can expect lengthy delays of up to 30 minutes this weekend (May 7-9) as old track components are replaced on the Red and Orange lines, causing inbound and outbound trains to take turns sharing one track on portions of the rail system. Red Line Track Upgrades Metrorail customers traveling between the Grosvenor-Strathmore […]

VIA THE WASHINGTON POST: A 14-car train showed up on the Orange Line Monday morning, pulling into New Carrollton Station, according to a Metro press release. Officials said in the statement that an eight-car train that was about to enter service coupled with a six-car train that was stored behind it at the New Carrollton […]

VIA WUSA: WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) — Metro has suspended all above ground metro stations and all bus services starting at 1 p.m. due to the heavy snowfall covering the third rail. A metro press release explains, “The third rail must be clear of snow and ice because it is the source of electricity that powers […]