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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Transit Authority officials say riders may experience some delays on TRAX Monday as crews continue to fix a line damaged by an explosion on a train last week.
Service for Red Line trains was normal Monday, but Blue and Green lines were seeing delays, UTA spokesman Carl Arky said in a statement.
The agency has Blue Line trains running on a single track between the Gallivan Plaza and Arena stations Monday. Green Line trains are running from the West Valley City to Central Pointe stations, and from the Airport to Arena stations; passengers are being asked to transfer to another train or use a bus bridge between the Courthouse and Arena stations.
Maintenance crews began working on the repairs late Sunday, worked all through the night and are still working on fixing lingering issues, Arky said. Crews had replaced the catenary wires that carry power and run above the train and are expected to finish repairs overnight, according to Arky's statement. He added officials are hopeful TRAX service will return to normal by the start of Tuesday's morning commute.
The initial damage happened when a catenary wire fell onto the rail car late Tuesday last week, causing sparks and an explosion on Main Street between 300 South and 400 South. The explosion caused delays Wednesday and Thursday, but the trains were running on schedule by Friday.
Arky said UTA crews noticed additional issues over the weekend, but they didn't want to create delays during the same weekend thousands were visiting downtown for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' general conference.
Officials have not yet determined what caused the wire to fall on the train.
Arky urged those who want more information about the delays to follow UTA on twitter at @RideUTA.
Contributing: Peter Samore, KSL Newsradio; Carter Williams, KSL.com
