Metro to conduct emergency exercise at Morgan Blvd Station

Advisory Effective: 3/4/18 - 3/4/18

Metro Transit Police and first responders from Prince George's County will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Morgan Blvd Station. 

The exercise will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to end no later than 2 p.m. During the exercise, jurisdictional first responders, Metro Transit Police, Metrorail and Metrobus operations staff will test on-scene command and coordination, communication and mobilization of critical transportation resources. Participants include: 

  • Prince George's County Fire Department and EMS
  • Prince George's County Police
  • Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management
  • Seat Pleasant Police Department

Since 2015, Metro has conducted quarterly drills with emergency responders throughout the region. 

Customer Information

  • Largo Town Center and Morgan Blvd stations will be closed from 8 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. Metro will notify customers when the stations reopen via MetroAlerts email and text messages and social media. To receive notification sign up for MetroAlerts. 
  • Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Largo Town Center, Morgan Blvd, and Addison Road from 8 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. Rail service will operate to/from Addison Road Station during this time.
  • Until approximately 2 p.m., all Blue Line trains will operate between Addison Road and National Airport, and all Silver Line trains will operate between Addison Road and Wiehle-Reston East.

Members of the public in the area of Morgan Blvd Station may notice a large number of emergency vehicles on site. Please be assured that this is only an exercise.