Metro Head Wiedefeld at Federal Center South West checking situation in tunnel #WTOP pic.twitter.com/L7Jcvgy2ms
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) May 5, 2016
It's going to be a long night for wrkrs at FedCntSW #Metro CLSD btwn EasternMrkt/L'Enfant till at least FRIAM #WTOP pic.twitter.com/Yz2bfOQajE
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) May 5, 2016
Metro workers unload parts for repairs at FedCntSW #WTOP pic.twitter.com/nzDbMU4kcq
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) May 5, 2016
Frustrated #Metro riders attempt alt ways home bc of issue impacting BL/OR/SV lines #WTOP pic.twitter.com/iFe1JLeqIv
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) May 5, 2016
Metro riders seeking alternate ways home bc of issues CLOSING portions of BL/OR/SV lines #WTOP pic.twitter.com/dsp4on6p4b
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) May 5, 2016
New third-rail insulators. ALL here at FedCntSW will replaced tonight sz #WMATA head Wiedefeld #WTOP pic.twitter.com/fIJac5l7fJ
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) May 5, 2016
WASHINGTON — Metro says service will not be restored on its Blue, Orange and Silver lines between Eastern Market and L’Enfant Plaza for the rest of Thursday after a debris fire — the latest in a series of Metro mishaps.
Security cameras caught the dramatic smoke incident at the Federal Center station.
In an interview this evening with NBC Washington, Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said the incident was caused by a debris fire. This all comes a day before Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is set to announce major changes to Metro service.
The Federal Center SW station remained closed to replace a full third-rail insulator. Capitol South and Eastern Market stations are also closed.
Metrobus shuttle service is being established and will operate between the two stations.
No injuries have been reported.
Wiedefeld said crews will work through the night and expects the station to be reopened Friday morning.
Watch the dramatic video of the Federal Center SW smoke incident. (Courtesy of NBC Washington)
Federal Center SW: MTPD and DCFD on scene. Earlier smoke incident. Expect station to remain closed until further notice. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) May 5, 2016
Blue/Orange/Silver Line: No train service btwn Eastern Mkt & L’Enfant Plaza due to fire dept activity at Federal Center. Shuttles available.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) May 5, 2016
Wiedefeld tells @nbcwashington he expects #wmata service to be back to normal for Fri AM commute
— Max Smith (@amaxsmith) May 5, 2016
