Metro News Release

For immediate release: August 23, 2011

Metro Earthquake Update 1

 As a result of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in the Washington, DC area:

• As of 1:59 p.m., all trains are operating at 15 mph.
• Metro personnel are conducting track inspections of the entire rail system.
• There are no reported customer injuries at this time.

Customers should expect significant delays on Metrorail until further notice due to the reduced operating speed.

News release issued at 2:34 pm, August 23, 2011.