Copper wire thefts delay VTA rail service
(KRON) – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail trains are not leaving the station as of Monday morning, despite the strike being over. The problem– copper wire thefts — during the nearly three-week strike involving workers.
All the tracks must be inspected before the trains can take off, according to VTA. Inspections and repair work is still underway on more than 40 miles of track.
The Orange Line, which runs from Mountain View to Alum Rock, might be able to operate by Monday afternoon, according to VTA. The Blue and Green lines will take longer to get back up and running.
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VTA came to a halt earlier this month when its workers, who are members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265, went on strike to fight for a raise, leaving many passengers scrambling to find another way to get around.
A judge's ruling on Wednesday, brought an end to the strike, on the grounds of the union violating its no strike agreement. Union members returned to work on Thursday and bus service continued on Friday.
There is still no agreement between VTA and the union over a raise.
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(KRON) – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail trains are not leaving the station as of Monday morning, despite the strike being over. The problem– copper wire thefts — during the nearly three-week strike involving workers. All the tracks must be inspected before the trains can take off, according to VTA. Inspections and repair work is still underway on more than 40 miles of track. The Orange Line, which runs from Mountain View to Alum Rock, might be able to operate by Monday afternoon, according to VTA. The Blue and Green lines will take longer to get back up and running. 2 empty bottles of promethazine, ghost gun found in car: PD VTA came to a halt earlier this month when its workers, who are members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265, went on strike to fight for a raise, leaving many passengers scrambling to find another way to get around. A judge's ruling on Wednesday, brought an end to the strike, on the grounds of the union violating its no strike agreement. Union members returned to work on Thursday and bus service continued on Friday. There is still no agreement between VTA and the union over a raise. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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