After almost 72 hours of work, the DART team has completed the critical repairs of the system’s Overhead Catenary System (OCS) following a major accident that occurred early on July 21, 2024, where a fire engine fell from the highway onto the DART tracks below near Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway.

As part of the repairs the DART team had to reestablish power, replace poles and critical wiring while also ensuring that the OCS was operating properly. There was also a significant amount of debris that needed to be cleared from the area before test trains began running throughout the Central Business District early this morning. These necessary system checks are critical to ensure DART will be able to operate normal service for passengers later today.

While the test trains are in place, the DART team will continue to operate bus bridges until normal service can begin at 1 PM; shuttles service will conclude by 2 PM. Passengers should continue to look for DART Personnel and be mindful of signage at each station, please continue to expect some delays this morning and into this afternoon as part of the commute while service is reestablished.

“Our team here at DART extends our most sincere gratitude to our passengers for their patience during this time,” said Bernard Jackson, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for DART.  “While the accident was unexpected and quite severe in its impact, I am proud of the quick work across multiple teams to establish service to help our passengers reach their destinations.”

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