09 Feb 2023 | 12:55 AM UTC
US: Metro rail service disruptions ongoing in Washington, DC, due to emergency response at Rosslyn station Feb. 8
Metro rail service in Washington, DC, US, suspended between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon/Pentagon stations Feb. 8 due to fire activity.
Event
Metro rail service is suspended between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon/Pentagon stations in Washington, DC, after emergency services responded to smoke at the Rosslyn Station late Feb. 8. The station is reportedly being evacuated while the incident is being investigated. According to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), shuttle buses are being requested to replace trains. It is unclear when service will resume.
Increased demand for alternative transport is likely. Traffic congestion is possible as some travelers opt to use personal vehicles, taxis, and ride-hailing services. Lingering traffic and rail disruptions are possible after the investigation ends.
Advice
Confirm public transport schedules and local traffic conditions before travel and allow extra time to complete journeys Feb. 8. Make alternative travel arrangements if necessary.
