Due to switch problems at Gateway Transit Center, MAX Blue, Green and Red line trains through that area are experiencing delays. Delays are most significant for eastbound trains along I-84. Riders should consider alternative options. Check trimet.org/a for updates.
Dave says: Riders are advised to consider alternative options...yet none are given.
#trimetfail
It's absolutely amazing how many "switch problems" just stop MAX in its tracks.
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Couldn't one of those also occasionally have problems? The problems here didn't "stop" MAX, just delay trains while people were checking out the problem and manually throwing the switches. It may be a downside of having lots and lots of service.
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