Overhead wire problem causes major Muni Metro delays

San Francisco Muni Metro continues to face issues with its overhead wire system after transit officials reported that overhead lines that power the train became detached at 6:33 a.m. between Civic Center and Powell stations.

As of 4:00 p.m., crews continue to work on the issue, the SFMTA reported in a blog post. Bus shuttles will to run from Church to Embarcadero stations.

Passengers heading outbound can connect to the subway at Church station as subway service is running from Church to West Portal stations.

Commuters in the morning were not happy, especially having to wait for the bus shuttles at already overcrowded transit stops along Market Street Friday morning.

This is pathetic @sfmta_muni yet again I need to get school supplies downtown but since you can not drive/park there I am stuck on your never running transit. This is a bad joke! And folks wonder why no one takes transit. pic.twitter.com/GZaLb4gbFF

— Calvin Witt (@CWCrawlers) April 26, 2019

All #sfmuni trains just broke down. @sfmta_muni how are you capable of such garbage #transportation in the most expensive city in the world? @TheWarOnCars @LondonBreed @sfbike pic.twitter.com/AkfkveA1hD

— Negar Siadatnejad (@siadat_) April 26, 2019

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Even state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) was not immune from the Muni Metro delay.

With @sfmta_muni subway completely defunct, waiting with my constituents for the replacement shuttle. Wish us luck. pic.twitter.com/eIMrP4clc2

— Senator Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) April 26, 2019

Transit officials gave no estimated time on when full subway service will return and suggest passengers follow transit agency’s Twitter account, @sfmta_muni, for updates.

This story has been updated with new information from the SFMTA.