Electrical fire in Bethel Park causing power outages, disruptions to light rail systems
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) -- An electrical line fire in Bethel Park has caused a "widespread" power outage that has impacted city traffic signals and Red and Blue Line light rail service throughout the area.
In a social media post, the Bethel Park Police Department said power outages have been reported in the northern end of the borough.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit light rail systems have also been disrupted, as Red and Blue Line service has been temporarily suspended between Washington Junction and South Hills Village as of 2:30 p.m. Monday.
PRT officials say three shuttle buses will travel from Washington Junction to South Hills Village via Library Road, Bethel Church Road, and Fort Couch Road.
Rail cars that are in service will continue to operate between Washington Junction and the North Side, but no additional rail cars can leave the rail yard because of the incident.
