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Amtrak rail service in and out of DC is currently impacted, and several routes won't operate at all Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — Two Amtrak train cars derailed in the tunnel at the entrance of Union Station in Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning.
Around 9:30 a.m., DC Fire and EMS tweeted about the derailment. During the initial report, they said that it was minor in nature and said there were no reported injuries. Fire crews then began to work to reach the train, which had passengers onboard.
Just before 10:15 a.m., crews at the scene determined that it was two train cars that were derailed, but they were upright inside the tunnel just before Union Station. Firefighters were able to get aboard the train to communicate with passengers and get them removed. At the same time, EMS began evaluating one person, who was later identified as an Amtrak employee, who was ultimately transported to a hospital to be treated for a minor medical condition.
Update Amtrak derailment Union Station. 2 cars derailed but upright inside the tunnel just before Union Starion. We have firefighters aboard train communicating with passengers. EMS evaluating 1 individual, but no other reported injuries. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/I7eSa5B4aw
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 11, 2023"Trains operating between Washington D.C. and Alexandria are stopped due to a disabled train in the tunnel blocking the tracks south of Washington. Rail service in and out of Washington is currently impacted. Delays are expected," Amtrak announced around 9 a.m.
Several train routes were canceled altogether for the day, including:
- Fredericksburg trains 301, 303, 305 and 315
- Manassas trains 325, 327, 329, 333 and 337
Multiple Amtrak train services have been affected due to this including:
- Train 174 and Train 84, which are being held in Alexandria
As of 10:29 am ET, Train 174 and Train 84 are currently being held in Alexandria (ALX) due to a disabled train blocking the tracks in the area. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) July 11, 2023- Carolinian Train 79 has been canceled between Washington and Raleigh
As of 9:30 am ET, Due to a disabled train blocking the tracks in the area, Carolinian Train 79 is canceled between Washington (WAS) and Raleigh (RGH). For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) July 11, 2023- Palmetto Train 89 will terminate in Washington
As of 9:10 am ET, due to a disabled train blocking the tracks in the area, Palmetto Train 89 will terminate in Washington (WAS). For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) July 11, 2023The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said, that at this time, this has not impacted MetroRaiil service.
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