A work vehicle hits a stopped Washington Metro train, injuring 11

A work vehicle collided with a stationary commuter train on the silver line at the Metro Center station in downtown Washington early Wednesday, injuring 11 people. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reported the incident occurred just after midnight at this major transfer point in the rail system. Although the injuries were not life-threatening, the specifics of the injuries were not disclosed. As a result of the collision, Metro warned commuters to expect delays, with some trains operating on a single track while the investigation was underway. QUESTION: How might incidents like this impact public confidence in using mass transit systems? 

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