T riders document sparks, smoke during ‘power problem’
The MBTA attributed the problem to wires “arcing."
The day after a panel of experts released a scathing report that found “safety is not the priority at the T,” alarmed MBTA riders shared photos and videos of sparks flying off of overhead wires.
The MBTA called the T’s latest snafu a “power problem” and later attributed it to wires “arcing” near Park Street Station.
It led to delays and stations being shut down on the Green Line on Tuesday.
Here’s what happened, as told by Twitter:
One rider documented wires “exploding” on the Green Line.
Overhead wires exploding on Green line westbound between Boylston & Park…look for other options if you can! @MBTA @universalhub pic.twitter.com/hazoq9vxCT
— LT ✌️🐊🎀 (@K1TTENM1TTENS) December 10, 2019
Another rider saw something similar.
https://twitter.com/emilyliang_/status/1204452142314065920
At one point, smoke appeared in Park Street Station.
@MBTA what’s going on at Park St? pic.twitter.com/rbGCqPW0BF
— Kyron Owens (@KyronOwens) December 10, 2019
The electrical issues caused hefty delays.
Remember when they said the MBTA could handle the 2024 Boston Olympics? pic.twitter.com/58gkd98Zjd
— Mark Allen (@markallen1230) December 10, 2019
After a reporter briefed him on the morning’s MBTA havoc, Gov. Charlie Baker weighed in.
https://twitter.com/Karynregal/status/1204485317442592771
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