Metrorail
Coverage of Metrorail in the Nexus archive.
- Metrorail car derails near College Park, Md. with 11 on board
A Metrorail car derailed near College Park, Maryland, due to a rail heat kink caused by extreme heat. All 11 passengers were safely evacuated with no serious injuries, though one man was hospitalized for evaluation. Metro is investigating and has implemented safety measures, including reduced train speeds and track cooling experiments.
- Local leaders seek to reestablish Centreville as ‘suburban center’ through new long-range plan
Fairfax County’s board of supervisors adopted a new long-range plan to reestablish Centreville as a 'suburban center' through improved infrastructure, mixed-use development, and community spaces. The plan includes a town center, pedestrian and bike infrastructure upgrades, affordable housing, and potential Metrorail expansion near Centreville.
- Cuba earthquake shaking felt in downtown Miami, leading to county hall evacuation, train delays
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cuba caused shaking felt in downtown Miami, leading to the evacuation of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center and the temporary shutdown of Metrorail and Metromover stations. Commuters faced delays and frustrations, but no injuries or major property damage were reported.