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Andy Off
Coverage of Andy Off in the Nexus archive.
- Metrorail car derails near College Park, Md. with 11 on board
A Metrorail car derailed near College Park, Maryland, due to a rail heat kink caused by extreme heat. All 11 passengers were safely evacuated with no serious injuries, though one man was hospitalized for evaluation. Metro is investigating and has implemented safety measures, including reduced train speeds and track cooling experiments.
- How some paint helps Metro keep the trains running during this heat wave
Metro is using white paint on tracks to reduce heat absorption and prevent delays during the heat wave. Mechanics monitor train temperatures and conduct heat rides to detect track issues, while white-painted tracks have shown a 6-8 degree temperature drop.