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VTA Orange Line fully reopens after electrical issue
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points Crews were able to complete their work and full service resumed at 7 a. Transit officials reported that service is now back to normal.
Transit officials reported that service is now back to normal. Repairs were made overnight to fix a problem that had been affecting certain stations. The issue, which involved an electrical line, initially cut power and was first noticed on Tuesday morning.
The affected stations were without service for about a day. Crews were able to complete their work and full service resumed at 7 a.m. the following morning.
Further information about the cause of the electrical issue is not available, but the transit agency has confirmed that all stations are now operating normally.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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