NTSB Advisory
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
March 16, 2006

NTSB TO HOLD MEETING ON THE COLLISION OF TWO METRORAIL TRAINS IN WASHINGTON, DC

Washington, D.C. -- The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public Board Meeting on Thursday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m., in its Board Room and Conference Center, 429 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W., Washington, DC.

One item is on the agenda:
On November 3, 2004, two Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail trains collided at an underground station. Train 703, a non-revenue train, rolled backwards about 2,246 feet and struck train 105, a revenue train that was in the process of discharging and loading passengers. The non-revenue train was traveling approximately 35 mph when the accident occurred. There were no fatalities. About 20 people went to the hospital and property damages were $3 million.

A live and archived webcast of the proceedings will be available on the Board's website at www.ntsb.gov. Technical support details are available under "Board Meetings." To report any problems, please call 703-993-3100 and ask for Webcast Technical Support.

A summary of the Board's final report, which will include findings, probable cause and safety recommendations, will appear on the web site shortly after the conclusion of the meeting. The entire report will appear on the web site several weeks later.

Directions to Board Room: Front door located on Lower 10th Street, directly below L'Enfant Plaza. From Metro, exit L'Enfant Plaza station at 9th and D Streets escalator, walk through shopping mall, at CVS store take escalator down one level. Board room will be to your left.

NTSB Media Contact: Terry N. Williams, (202) 314-6100, williat@ntsb.gov