Heat-induced rail kink derails Metro train near D.C.; signals systemic strain on climate-vulnerable infrastructure
A Washington Metro train derailed near College Park, Maryland, after extreme heat reportedly caused a rail to kink, forcing 11 passengers to evacuate and disrupting service on the Green Line, officials said.
Why it matters: A Washington Metro train derailed near College Park, Maryland, after extreme heat reportedly caused a rail to kink, forcing 11 passengers to evacuate and disrupting service on the Green Line, officials said.