On Wednesday, a Miami Metrorail train derailed and collided with another unit at a switching yard located in northwest Miami-Dade. Preliminary reports indicate the collision occurred in the morning hours, but it remains unconfirmed whether there were passengers on board during the impact.
Aerial footage from various local media outlets displayed a derailed train apparently having struck another within the rail yard. The incident took place at the Florida East Coast Railway facilities, specifically at Hialeah Yard, situated at 7500 Northwest 69th Avenue. Emergency teams quickly arrived at the scene and were seen assessing the damage sustained by both units. However, it was not specified if this alert was directly related to the derailment incident.
Service Impact and Authorities' Response
The Miami-Dade Transit Department issued an alert to passengers at 6:11 a.m., indicating that the Green Line Metrorail service was operational, while the Airport Shuttle was running between Earlington Heights and the Airport Metrorail station. "ALERT: Trains are experiencing delays due to a technical issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience," the alert stated.
Shortly after the incident, Metrorail reported some operational difficulties and announced the resumption of its normal service. However, the lack of official information linking the delay alerts and the derailment has caused uncertainty among the transportation system's users. So far, it has not been confirmed if this notice is directly connected to the rail yard incident.
Authorities have cordoned off the affected area and continue to investigate the causes of the derailment and collision. No injuries have been reported, but the significant damage to both trains has raised concerns about the maintenance and operational conditions of the Metrorail network. An official statement from the Miami-Dade Transit Department is awaited to clarify the circumstances of the accident.
FAQs About Miami Metrorail Incident
Were there any passengers on board during the collision?
As of now, it remains unconfirmed whether there were passengers on board during the collision.
What caused the Metrorail train derailment?
The causes of the derailment are currently under investigation by the authorities.
How is the service affected by the incident?
The Green Line Metrorail service is operational, though experiencing delays, while the Airport Shuttle is running between Earlington Heights and the Airport station.