SAN DIEGO - Trolley service through downtown was disrupted Tuesday, after a power line fell on top of a trolley.
Metropolitan Transit System officials warned downtown travelers of delays, after service between City College Station and Santa Fe Depot (the entire C Street corridor) was suspended following reports of a downed power line on a trolley near West C St. and Front St., MTS public relations specialist Mark Olson said.
Service was restored by 9:45 p.m. Crews originally estimated service to be restored at 7 p.m.
#MTSAlert Normal Trolley service operating through downtown. Thanks to riders for your patience while power lines were restored!
— San Diego MTS (@sdmts) March 8, 2017
Video of the incident captured on Instagram by a witness shows riders exiting the trolley as live wires hang overhead across the top of the trolley.
(Warning: Video contains language some may find offensive.)
Travelers that need MTS service were advised to take the following routes around the scene:
- Take Rapid 215, Rapid 235 or Route 992 buses from either City College or America Plaza stations.
- Take the Green Line to 12th and Imperial for connections heading east on the Orange Line toward El Cajon or south on the UC San Diego Blue Line.
#MTSAlert Due to damaged wire & traffic signals at 1st & C, Trolley service temp not operating between America Plaza & City College.
— San Diego MTS (@sdmts) March 7, 2017
#MTSAlert Orange & Blue Line trains turning @ City College due to downed power line. Riders can catch bus service on Broadway into downtown.
— San Diego MTS (@sdmts) March 7, 2017
MTS will also provide alerts for commuters via their website.
The cause of the incident is being investigated.
