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SALT LAKE CITY — Delays are expected to continue throughout the day Thursday after sparks and an explosion on a TRAX train overnight shut down the lines in downtown Salt Lake City, officials said.
A catenary wire that carries power and runs above the train fell onto the rail car late Tuesday, causing the sparks and explosion, Utah Transit Authority officials said.
UTA officials were estimating the delays for repairs would continue all day Thursday, according to UTA spokesman Carl Arky. The regular TRAX service schedule is expected to resume Friday morning.
Thirty people were on the train at the time of the incident. One person suffered a wrist injury and was transported to a local hospital, officials said.
The cause of the power surge remained undetermined as of Wednesday evening, Arky said.
Southbound lanes of Main Street between 300 South and 400 South were closed as crews repaired the line, but the road had reopened by Wednesday afternoon.
FrontRunner is also delayed because of track-related issues caused by inclement weather, according to UTA.
Bus bridges will remain in effect along affected TRAX lines, UTA officials said.
Watch here for the latest updates on delays:
TRAX Update 4:57 pm:
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
TRAX lines running as follows:
SB Red from U. Medical-Cthouse
NB Red from Daybreak Pkwy-Bllprk
SB Green from Airport-North Temple
NB Green from WVC-C Pointe
SB Blue from SLC-Planetarium
NB Blue from Draper-Fashion Place West
Other stations served by bus.
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TRAX Update 3:00 pm: The Blue Line will travel as far north as Fashion Place West, where passengers may transfer to the Red Line to continue traveling north.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
Bus bridge and downtown train shuttle remain in effect and unchanged.
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TRAX Update 12:07 pm: In addition, TRAX Lines will service as followed:
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
SB Red from U. Medical-Courthouse
NB Red from Daybreak Prkwy-Ballpark
SB Green from Airport-N Temple Bridge/G
NB Green from WVC-Central Pointe
SB Blue from SLC-Planetarium
NB Blue from Draper-Ballpark
TRAX Update 12:00 pm: Continue to expect delays. The bus bridge remains active from Ballpark-Planetarium for the Blue Line, Ballpark-N. Temple Bridge/Guadalupe for the Green Line and Ballpark-Trolley for the Red Line. A single train shuttle is operating between Ballpark-Arena.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
TRAX Update 11:21 am: Bus bridge remains active from Ballpark - Planetarium for the Blue Line, Ballpark - North Temple for the Green Line and Ballpark - Trolley for the Red Line, with a single train shuttle operating between Ballpark - Arena. Expect delays.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
FR UPDATE: Most FR Trains NB & SB are back on schedule experiencing residual minor delays
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
TRAX Update 9:13 am: Bus bridge remains active and unchanged. Additionally, a single TRAX shuttle is operating in service between Ballpark and Arena. Expect delays.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
TRAX Update 9:03 am: Bus bridge is still active btwn Ballpark-Planetarium for Blue Line, Ballpark-North Temple for Green Line and Ballpark - Trolley for Red Line. Test trains are being sent through the downtown area out of service. Expect delays.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
FR Update 8:12 am: Expect delays of 30 minutes NB and SB from Woods Cross Station to Ogden Station.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
Update 7:20 am: Bus bridge for the Blue Line runs between Ballpark - Planetarium, and the Green Line bus bridge runs between Ballpark - North Temple Bridge.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
TRAX Update 7:10 am: Bus bridge continues from Ballpark - Trolley for Red Line and from Ballpark - Arena for Blue/Green Line. Expect significant delays and call customer service at 801-743-3882 for help planning alternate routes.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
FR Alert 5:58 am: Expect about a 30-minute delay NB from Lehi - SL Central and about a 20-minute delay SB from Draper due to track-related issues caused by inclement weather.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
TRAX Update 5:10 am: Bus bridge continues from Ballpark - Trolley for Red Line riders and from Ballpark - Arena for Blue/Green Line riders. Expect delays on all lines.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
TRAX Update 12:17 am: Impacts to service expected to continue through the a.m. Buses will transport riders between Ballpark-Arena and Ballpark-Trolley. Expect delays on all lines - downtown riders may want to opt for other modes of transportation. Check back for updates.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 3, 2018
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Contributing: Shara Park, KSL TV
