Extra-long Green Line train runs through eight stations

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A 10-car Metro train — carrying two more cars than allowed — traveled to eight stations on the Green Line on Monday before the transit agency pulled it from service, according to Metro.

The incident, which was at least the third within a year, occurred at the start of the morning commute with passengers aboard, Metro spokesman Steven Taubenkibel said.

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