The SPRINTER light rail train service in San Diego’s North County has been temporarily suspended due to brake problems, the North County Transit District (NCTD) announced Friday.
Starting at midnight, the SPRINTER will stop running due to maintenance issues affecting one of the 24 braking systems on the light rail train.
NCTD officials say repairs will take an undetermined amount of time to complete, and SPRINTER service will likely be suspended for two to four months.
In place of the train, the NCTD will offer a special express bus service that will operate every half an hour between Oceanside and Escondido this Saturday and Sunday. The bus stops at Vista Transit Center, Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, too.
Moving forward, NCTD is finalizing a bus replacement service that will begin Monday. To get the latest service information, visit this website.
NCTD officials say safety is their top priority, so pulling SPRINTER service was necessary at this point. Officials say an “exhaustive investigation to identify the root causes of the issue” with the train is underway.
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