The operator of RD/Glenmont train 104 approaching White Flint reports they're being delayed due to a deer on the tracks.
#wmata
White Flint switcheroo:

The train @ White Flint on the Glenmont-bound track will be heading back to Twinbrook; the train @ White Flint on the Twinbrook track will be heading to Glenmont via downtown.

#wmata #DeerProblems
White Flint visual:

Train 106 to Glenmont via downtown was blocked by a deer.

The #wmata ROCC swapped passengers, operators, and destinations of trains 104 and 106, both at White Flint.

106 heading inbound is now heading outbound; 104 heading outbound is now heading inbound.
Red Line trains are now single-tracking around the deer on the inbound track - which works, as long as the deer doesn't cross over to the outbound track. #wmata
RD/Twinbrook train 109 reports there's now a deer on the outbound track. Trains are now single-tracking between Grosvenor & Twinbrook via the *inbound* track. #wmata

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4 Nov
Remember, when MWAA says SV II has hit Substantial Completion, that doesn't mean the track and signals is automatically now owned by #wmata - the agency will need to verify it meets what they expect and then decide whether or not to accept it and/or with what conditions.
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THREAD: This is a new thread for day 8 of the Blue Line derailment + effects. Days 1-7 can be found in the prior thread: #wmata
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RD/Twinbrook delays due to train 106 offloading @ Forest Glen. The train is being used for a track inspection due to a earlier report of a possible fire on the inbound track. #wmata
It looks like #wmata may be single-tracking between Forest Glen and Silver Spring due to an earlier report of a possible fire on the inbound track. Delays, both directions.
Red Line trains are running again in both directions between Forest Glen and Silver Spring. No single-tracking, but delays up to 15 minutes (there was a track crew in the area with access to the tracks, causing some trains to hold).
#wmata

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...yeah. Image
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OR/SV/BL still running about every 20-25 minutes.

Caps fans at Capital One should probably not expect service to improve by the time the game is over; this is what we have until system closing tonight.

BL service runs Franconia<>Mt. Vernon Sq.
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