Due to a collision on the IS 210 freeway early this morning, Foothill Gold Line service continues to be suspended between the Allen Avenue, Pasadena Station, and the Arcadia Station. Buses are being used in the interim between stations.
From Metro:
"UPDATE, 5:45 p.m.: As you’ve likely heard, Metro had to shut down power on the tracks between Allen Station and Aracdia Station due to a truck that crashed on the 210 freeway during heavy rains about 3 a.m. Sunday morning. The truck struck the barrier between the freeway and the Gold Line tracks near Sierra Madre Villa Station.
After an inspection, Metro determined some repairs were required to the Gold Line. The heat from the truck fire stretched the overhead wires that provide electricity to trains — requiring the splicing of new wire and some other repairs. A few insulators along the track were also damaged. They have been replaced.
Metro is trying to complete the work tonight in order to resume regular Gold Line service Monday between Union Station and Azusa. As soon as we know about the status of the Gold Line for Monday’s commute, we’ll let everyone know.
In the meantime, Gold Line trains are running on their Sunday schedule between Union Station and Allen Station in Pasadena. Bus shuttles are running between Allen, Sierra Madre Villa and Arcadia stations. Trains are also running between Arcadia and APU/Citrus College Station in Azusa."
Please visit Metro.net for updates on the Gold Line.
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