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Smoke detected on track at L'Enfant Plaza disrupts trainsWashington DC

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audio iconFire & Arson
L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024

According to the dispatch call, smoke was detected on track two at L'Enfant Plaza after a fire report, causing temporary train delays. Service is now restored with expected visual delays.

Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
Listen to dispatch call
00:26
Transcript:
00:00
I copy. Hey, this is a good inspection on track two.
00:02
There is a smell of smoke.
00:03
We also had a good inspection on track two at this time.
00:06
We'll continue normal.
00:12
Train service has been restored between L'Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard and L'Enfant Plaza,
00:16
following an early report of a fire at L'Enfant Plaza, expect visual delays in both directions.
00:21
Against station managers and business supervisors, customers traveling on the green and yellow line.

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Location mentioned:
L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024

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Incident Timeline

  1. Service Restoration Announced
  2. Confirmation of Smoke Smell
  3. Movement and Track Inspection Orders
  4. Instructions for Ongoing Inspection
  5. Initial Inspection for Smoke

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