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SALT LAKE CITY — TRAX trains resumed service in Salt Lake City Friday morning after a power surge and explosion damaged the system Tuesday, officials said.
Crews have been working on repairs since the incident and recently completed test runs before reopening all three lines Friday morning, Utah Transit Authority said in a tweet.
TRAX Reminder 8:25 am: Repairs are complete and bus bridge is cancelled. TRAX has resume regular services.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 5, 2018
TRAX Update 7:51 am: Bus bridge has been cancelled. We are seeing minor delays as trains continue regular service. Thanks everyone!
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 5, 2018
TRAX Update 7:20 am: Testing of the TRAX repairs was successful, and TRAX is resuming regular service on all three lines. Bus bridge remains in effect as riders can expect delays on all lines.
— UTA (@RideUTA) October 5, 2018
A bus bridge was in effect since Tuesday, but has since been canceled, according to UTA.
A catenary wire that carries power and runs above the train fell onto the rail car late Tuesday, causing the sparks and explosion.
