The repairman was one of 10 to 15 people on a crew working when he was hit by the equipment around 9:50 p.m. Sunday.
Metro halted service between West Falls Church-VT/UVA and the Vienna stations. Shuttle buses are being used instead.
Authorities have not yet identified the 25-year employee.
In June, a Metro train slammed into another train stopped on the tracks, killing nine and injuring more than 70.
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