WASHINGTON -
Metro says it's investigating the cause of power problems that tripped up the morning rush-hour commute along the Red Line.
The power problems affected different parts of the rail line Wednesday morning and caused major delays for thousands of commuters as well as single-tracking.
Metro says on its Twitter account that it recognizes it was a "rough morning" on the Red Line and that it's investigating the source of the problem.
In one instance, a train was stranded on the tracks near the Tenleytown station because of power problems. Emergency crews were on standby, though officials decided not to evacuate the train. The train was later moved into the Tenleytown station.
The problems were fixed and normal service was restored for the evening commute.
Riders lit up Twitter reporting major problems on the Metro Red Line. Riders using the hashtag #wmata told of train evacuations and being stuck on stopped trains.
FROM METRO: http://www.wmata.com/
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Red Line: Trains single tracking btwn Friendship Hts. & Van Ness due to a power problem outside Friendship Hts. Delays both directions.
09/19/2012 09:08 AM
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Red Line delays up to 30 minutes in both directions due to ongoing power problem. Consider Green Line or Metrobus service as alternate.
09/19/2012 09:07 AM
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Red Line delays now 20-30 min both directions due to power problem near NoMa. Trains continue single tracking btwn NoMa & Rhode Is Ave.
09/19/2012 08:51 AM
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Red Line: Trains single tracking btwn NoMa-Gallaudet & Rhode Island Ave due to a track problem outside Rhode Island Ave. Expect delays.
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