DENVER – Denverites trying to get to or from Denver International Airport this Labor Day encountered an extensive delay after a power outage disrupted service Monday afternoon.
“Due to power issues between 38th and Blake and Central Park, a bus bridge is in place and trains are experiencing delays,” read a Service Alert from the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
At least 84 people had to be rescued from a stalled train, according to the Denver Fire Department.
@Denver_Fire is on scene at N. Monaco and E. Smith Rd. to assist in RTD off loading 84 passengers after an A-train stalled due to a power outage. No injuries were reported. RTD also has busses responding to this location. pic.twitter.com/QsqG2mQf7s
— Denver Fire Department (@Denver_Fire) September 4, 2023
Trips from Union Station to DIA were affected starting at around at 2:15 p.m. and service was delayed through at least 4 p.m., according to the alert. Trains coming back from the airport experienced delays shortly before 2:30 p.m. and were expected to see delays until at least 4 p.m.
Service resumed shortly before 4:30 p.m.
