DALLAS — UPDATE: DART has since cleared the issues and resumed normal operations.
DART rail passengers should expect significant delays after two issues impeded DART trains.
According to a DART spokesperson, a train's pantograph was smoking between the Cityplace and Mockingbird stations, affecting Blue Line riders. A pantograph is a part that connects a train to the electric line above and draws power to move the train forward.
DART officials told WFAA the pantograph did not catch fire but it did smoke and cause a train stoppage. While DART works on repairs, trains will only be operating on one track.
Additionally, a car is stopped on both tracks near the Ledbetter station, according to DART. Officials say passengers should expect around a 30-minute delay.
