Monday, August 24, 2015

Another suicide by train to start the work week: Trespasser Struck by VRE Train on the Fredericksburg Line; Major Delays for Commuters






Updated 41 minutes ago

Trains are delayed on VRE's Fredericksburg Line after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train Monday morning.

Bryan Jungwirth, a spokesman for VRE, says the person was struck south of Leeland Road at about 5:10 a.m.

Riders can expect a two-hour delay. Metro can be used as an alternate travel option. Trains 324 and 326 on the Manassas Line are also experiencing delays.