Calgary fire officials say no casualties were reported when power lines collapsed seattrain Trapped passengers inside the train near SAIT on Sunday night.
The Calgary Fire Department said the incident happened around 9:30 p.m.
All the people on the train were able to get out safely. It is not known how many passengers were on the train at that time.
The incident has affected service during Monday morning’s movement.
Calgary Transit said that due to a mechanical problem, Red Line trains would run from Tuscany Station to Lions Park Station and Sunnyside Station to Somerset Bridlewood Station. Those traveling from Lions Park Station to Sunnyside Station are being asked to use the shuttle bus in the Bus Loop.
Enmax personnel are on the scene, but it will take several hours to restore service.
Calgary fire officials said the lines were operational on Sunday night, but there was no danger to the people on the train.
It is not known what caused the power lines to fall on the transit line.
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