Santo Domingo. — After the blackout happened this Tuesday afternoonthe Office for Transport Reorganization (OPRET) reported that it works together with the authorities of the national electricity sector to restore the service of the Santo Domingo Metro and Cable Car in the shortest time possible.
According to the official statement, the incident occurred around 1:25 in the afternoon, when the Paraíso and Isabela electrical substations, responsible for feeding Lines 1 and 2 of the Metro and Line 1 of the Cable Car, were out of operation due to an outage of the National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI).
The interruption caused immediate suspension of service in both mass transportation systems. However, OPRET assured that, thanks to the activation of your Emergency Protocolthe Metro and Cable Car users were evacuated safely and without incident.
Evacuations and security measures
The statement details that the station elevators went out of operation during the blackout, but no user was trapped. He properly trained operating personnel It is at the affected stations guaranteeing the safe departure of passengers and collaborating with control efforts.
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Service restoration
The OPRET reported that it maintains direct communication with the authorities of the electrical sector to coordinate the restoration of service “as soon as possible.”
Although an estimated time for the resumption of operations has not been offered, the institution assured that it will inform in a timely manner as soon as conditions allow.
“We appreciate the understanding of all our users and reiterate our commitment to safety, efficiency and transparency in the management of the public transportation system,” the entity indicated.
Context
The blackout affected a part of the national electrical system, impacting the main mass transportation lines of the Dominican capital. The Santo Domingo Metro and Cable Car transport thousands of passengers every day, so the authorities are working as a priority to restore the service and minimize the effects on users.
