Smoke Smell Halts Red Line Train in Universal City

The smell of smoke halted one of the Metro Red Line trains at the Universal City Station Thursday afternoon, according to the transportation authority.

The operator of a northbound train reported the odor of smoke coming from the vehicle around 4 p.m., said spokesman Luis Inzunza.

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott said there were no signs of a fire and that the smell was cleared out by the station's ventilation system.

Inzunza said the northbound train was to be towed and that the Red Line would operate on a single-track for the time being, so riders could expect delays of up to 15 minutes.