UPDATED: Metro’s Red Line Cleared of Reported Smoke
UPDATED, April 3, 7:30 a.m. – Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials say they cleared both the Glenmont and Wheaton stations to return to service.
According to MCFRS Spokesman Pete Piringer, a ‘standpipe valve’ in the tunnel resulted in water coming in contact with an insulator causing a light haze in the tunnel between the two stations.
Glenmont & Wheaton Metro Station(s) – NO Fire Emergency, tunnel & both stations are clear……stations have been turned over to Metro
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 3, 2015
Update….#mcfrs recon trains report no fire, no smoke, tracks & tunnel are clear
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 3, 2015
WMATA said it expects to open both stations shortly.
ORIGINAL – Metro’s Red line between Wheaton and Glenmont stations is closed this morning as Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services investigate a report of smoke in the tunnel between the two stations.
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According to MCFRS Spokesman Pete Piringer firefighters are trying to determine if it is a track or train car issue. Washington Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s website is recommending riders use the Forest Glen station as an option for their commute.
Glenmont Metro, #mcfrs FFs on ‘recon’ train investigating, crews at vent shaft have been placed in service, no smoke conditions, haze only
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 3, 2015
Red Line: Glenmont station is closed due to fire department activity. Bus service is requested between Glenmont and Wheaton.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) April 3, 2015
Glenmont & Wheaton Metro stations…….trains are stopped, an “inspection train” reported slight haze, no source has been identified
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 3, 2015
More….FFs investigating to determine if its a insulator/track problem or train car issue, reports of light haze
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 3, 2015
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