Subway Train Derails in D.C.

[jus_the_facts]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2777047

Subway Train Derails Near Downtown Washington; No Immediate Word on Injuries

WASHINGTON Jan 7, 2007 (AP)— A subway train derailed Sunday near downtown Washington, but officials said they had no immediate information on injuries.

Metro transit spokeswoman Cathy Asato said the accident happened about 3:45 p.m. near the Mount Vernon Square station. There were passengers on the train, and rescuers were removing them about 40 minutes after the derailment, she said.

Service on two lines was halted in both directions around the station, and Metro said it was setting up a shuttle bus to take passengers around the accident scene.

[Virginia Dare]

1. Oh, shit thanks for the heads up...

hadn't heard that, hope there are no serious injuries.

God, metro needs to get their shit together. We need some permanent funding now.

[Benhurst]

2. Don't bother us with petty details.

When you are THE WORLD'S ONLY SUPERPOWER, you can't be bothered with things like education, national health and the nation's infrastructure.

We're NUMBER ONE, and don't forget it.

[HughBeaumont]

3. Mt Vernon Square's the Green Line

That's one I don't go on when I visit. Good thing they got everyone out and no one died or had serious injuries.

I'd still rather ride the Metro than Philly's SEPTA or Cleveland's woefully inadequate RTA.