VTA Light Rail Service Partially Restored After Strike and Copper Wire Theft

Bus services are fully operational, but inspections and repairs delay full light rail restoration as labor disputes remain unresolved.

The Orange Line of VTA's light rail system resumed partial service on Monday, while the Blue and Green Lines remain out of operation with no estimated return date.
Copper wire theft during the 17-day worker strike has slowed inspections and repairs across over 40 miles of track, complicating restoration efforts.
Bus services were fully restored on Friday following a court ruling that ended the strike, which had halted transit services for nearly three weeks.
The labor dispute between VTA and the union remains unresolved, with no scheduled negotiations and disagreements over wage increases and worker protections.
VTA plans to credit riders with monthly passes for the March service disruptions, acknowledging the significant hardships faced by commuters during the strike.