Union Station in Washington was evacuated around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday due to a bomb threat, the city’s Metropolitan Police confirmed. The station was deemed safe shortly after and normal order was resumed around 6:05 p.m.
The station is a few blocks north of the U.S. Capitol. The historic station is one of the busiest transportation hubs in the nation. It houses a shopping mall, large food court and Metro, Amtrak and commuter train service and various bus stops.
The scene outside of #UnionStation, where officials are investigating a bomb threat. (video: @stephanielevy)https://t.co/tTJ1DF3O7K— WUSA9 (@wusa9) July 27, 2016
As an alternate to Union Station Metro, consider using NoMa-Gallaudet Station at 1st & M sts NE. Red Line service running. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) July 27, 2016
