Another friction ring breaks off Metro train

Published June 20, 2012 4:00am ET



Metro has had another problem with a friction ring breaking off a train, the same issue that caused major problems in December and January when they fell from trains.

The transit agency said Wednesday that track inspectors found the brake part that resembles a brake disc alongside the Red Line tracks Tuesday afternoon near the Rhode Island station.

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