Work Vehicle Collides With Silver Line Train Overnight
PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2026, 4:29 AM ET
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Washington — Early Wednesday, a WMATA work vehicle struck the rear car of a stationary Silver Line train at the Metro Center station just after midnight, officials said. Twenty-seven customers were aboard the final Silver Line run of the night; Metro reported 11 passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and that staff were not seriously hurt. Metro crews transferred uninjured riders to another train and shifted operations to single-tracking, prompting service advisories and transfer recommendations toward the Orange Line. Metro Center remained closed while crews investigated; the station reopened around 5:15 a.m., but delays and single-track operations continued through the morning as investigators examined the scene and assessed impacts.
By Faro B. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Shortly after midnight early Wednesday: work vehicle collides with stationary Silver Line train at Metro Center.
- Immediately after collision: 27 passengers accounted for; 11 reported non-life-threatening injuries.
- Riders not injured were transferred to another train; Metro announced single-tracking in the area.
- Metro Center station closed temporarily; officials advised transfers and warned of delays systemwide.
- Around 5:15 a.m.: Metro Center reopened; delays and impacts persisted while investigation continued.
News Intelligence
- If you're a regular Metro commuter, this incident could affect your travel plans. Delays and single-tracking operations may continue as the investigation progresses. Check Metro's service advisories before heading out.
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