Metro delays Friday due to power issue near Foggy Bottom

Speed restrictions caused by a Pepco power problem are delaying Metro trains Friday morning along the Orange, Blue and Silver lines.

WASHINGTON - Speed restrictions caused by a Pepco power problem delayed Metro trains on Friday morning along the Orange, Blue and Silver lines.

Power problem delays

The issue was reported around 7 a.m. between Rosslyn and Foggy Bottom and is affecting service in both directions near Foggy Bottom station.

Some trains were offloading passengers to reduce congestion, according to WMATA officials.

Travel delays of up to 18 minutes were reported.

Normal service resumed around noon.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.