Traffic & Transit
Metro Service Suspended In Twin Cities Due To 'Communications Error'
The suspension, which affects light rail service, will be in place until further notice, transit officials said.
Update, 2:23 p.m.: Service has resumed on the Blue Line and Green Line. Previously-scheduled replacement bus service continues to operate Stadium Village to Union Depot.
Original story:
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Light rail service in the Twin Cities was suspended Saturday afternoon after Metro Transit authorities said the organization experienced a "critical communications error."
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According to an advisory posted shortly after 1 p.m., service was suspended until further notice.
"Technicians are working to diagnose the issue and restore service," Metro Transit officials said in a statement on social media. "For alternate service in the Blue Line corridor, D Line buses are available. For service to St Paul, customers can look to Route 3. Green Line replacement service from Stadium Village to Union Depot (previously scheduled) remains unaffected."
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For alternate service in the Blue Line corridor, D Line buses are available. For service to St Paul, customers can look to Route 3. Green Line replacement service from Stadium Village to Union Depot (previously scheduled) remains unaffected. ^CBhttps://t.co/nWca0G7H7u
— Metro Transit (@MetroTransitMN) May 20, 2023
It wasn't clear what caused the error or when service would be restored.
No additional details were immediately available.
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