A Line To DIA Restored After Another Disruption
DENVER (CBS4)- The A Line was stopped once again on Wednesday from 61st and Pena to Denver International Airport. Service was partially restored about an hour later but RTD advised passengers to expect some delays. RTD announced service was fully restored just before 9:30 p.m.
"When I got off work they said the electrical systems on the train weren't working," said passenger James Chapman.
RTD told CBS4 that a power line was damaged which caused the train to get stuck-- again.
During the initial power outage, bus shuttles were in place to transport passengers from that stop the rest of the way to DIA.
RTD tweeted out an update on the situation after it happened.
"We had just gotten on the train and then we heard loud 'thunking' noises. I guess the thing that connects the train to the railing fell off. So we sat there for two hours," said passenger Joanne Kozuchowski.
Trains continued to operate between Union Station and 61st and Pena and bus shuttles took passengers from 61st and Pena to DIA.
RTD advised passengers that the power outage would cause delays of about 15 minutes for passengers but some experienced a longer delay. Some passengers missed their flights and others were frustrated at the long delay.
"We did not expect it. I did get a call from a relative who let me know there was going to be a delay and we were going to have to do this so we were kind of prepared but it is kind of a hassle," said one passenger.
The A Line commuter rail from Union Station to Denver International Airport has experienced delays more than a dozen times since opening on April 22 after lightning strikes and other technical problems caused disruptions of service.
"They've got a lot of problems to work out," said Chapman.
