A train carrying no passengers derailed outside the Smithsonian Station early Thursday morning, according to a Metro press release.
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Metro says the cars derailed as they train was turning around between Smithsonian and Federal Triangle and got caught on the interlock that allows the trains to switch tracks.
Jack Requa, the interim CEO of Metro, announced Friday that riders who used their SmarTrip cards to ride the train this morning will receive a credit for the money they were charged.
This latest disruption is just the most recent in a string of accidents for the beleaguered transit agency, the second largest rail system in America, so far this year.
Stessel said that some minor track repairs were done around 5 a.m. and that after a final track inspection around 6 a.m., the area was cleared to begin regular service.
The orange, blue and silver lines were also single tracking between McPherson Square and Federal Center earlier. That was followed by single tracking through the afternoon and evening, resulting in evening rush delays. The Bethesda station reopened Thursday morning after closing because of a power outage Wednesday.
In January, one woman died after a train filled with smoke at the L’Enfant Plaza Station.
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Metro was offering bus service to help passengers reach their destination.
