Update
Police in Manasssas released the following information about the pedestrian who was struck this morning along railroad tracks in the city.
Here’s the latest info:
Pedestrian Struck by Train
At approximately 3:20AM on January 22, 2015, an adult male was struck by a train on the 8400 block of Kao Cir just south of Osbourn Park High School. The victim, whose name is withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced deceased at the scene. No foul play is suspected at this time.
7:10 a.m.
railroad expected to open shortly…once open we will notify riders as to what schedule we will be operating
— VRE (@VaRailXpress) January 22, 2015
6 a.m.
still unknown delay times on the manassas lines due to a pedestrian having been struck . recommend passengers find alternative transport
— VRE (@VaRailXpress) January 22, 2015
5:40 a.m.
Riders on Virginia Railway Express from Manassas could be delayed this morning.
The transit agency stated via Twitter that it appears a pedestrian was struck by a train.
manassas trains possibly delayed an hour due to a pedestrian having been struck by an Amtrak train near Manassas. metro option is open
— VRE (@VaRailXpress) January 22, 2015
With the Metro option in place, regular VRE riders can now use their VRE ticket to board the Metro subway system to get to work. The closest Metro station near Manassas is the Vienna station on the Orange line in Fairfax County.
We’ll have more on this as it develops.
