Why are there delays on the Metro in Washington DC this morning?
Why are there delays on the Metro in Washington DC this morning?
Mike Stunson, USA TODAYWed, April 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM UTC
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Why are there delays on the Metro in Washington DC this morning?
Commuters on the Metrorail in Washington DC and Virginia are facing delays Wednesday morning due to a collision involving a WMATA work vehicle.
WMATA said early Wednesday morning a work vehicle on the Silver Line struck a stationary train at Metro Center.
Eleven people suffered non-life threatening injuries from the collision, officials said. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Here's how it has continued to affect travelers Wednesday.
1 / 0The scene in Washington, DC, as National Guard troops deploy on the streetsA soldier in the National Guard cleared leaves with a leaf-blower on Aug. 28 at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C.Where is the Metro delayed Wednesday?
The Blue and Orange Line trains are single-tracking between the McPherson Square and Smithsonian stops, WMATA said.
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"Customers will experience significant delays in both directions," WMATA said of Orange and Blue Line travelers.
The crash has caused Silver Line trains to only be operational between Ashburn and Clarendon, severely limiting options for traveling into DC. WMATA said Silver Line commuters can transfer to the Orange Line at Clarendon.
Commuters took to social media to express their frustrations about the delays, with one person commenting on Reddit that they had been stuck on a train for an hour.
"Waited 30 mins for a train at Court House with no train arriving anytime soon," another user said. "Heading back home. If you can work from home I would just do that."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WMATA crash causes injuries, delays on DC Metro line
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