Metro has 40 year old rail fastener and copper cables that are worn and need to be replaced. This causes the electrical arching smoking problems.
A preventive maintenance program starting in July that will allow workers to begin testing for electrical leaks along the system’s power cables and tracks. But there’s one problem: The testing process is slow, cumbersome and time-intensive — and it will probably be a while before riders start noticing results.
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A preventive maintenance program starting in July that will allow workers to begin testing for electrical leaks along the system’s power cables and tracks. But there’s one problem: The testing process is slow, cumbersome and time-intensive — and it will probably be a while before riders start noticing results.
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