Heat May Have Caused Metro Derailment | Baltimore News

A Metrorail car derailed near College Park, Maryland, Saturday—thanks to extreme heat, officials suspect—sending all 11 passengers safely off the train with no serious injuries. Metro’s initial delay reports gave way to full-scale track inspections and speed restrictions as crews investigate whether scorching temperatures warped the rails. Trains are routinely slowed when tracks hit 135 degrees, and Metro’s even experimenting with white-painted rails to combat the sun’s heat. Fire crews confirmed everyone was okay, with just one person seeking a precautionary hospital check-up. The full cause remains under investigation, but heat is a top suspect. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7857c3291143b7e9