MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The tram system at Pittsburgh International Airport was down for about an hour late Thursday night, creating a backlog for people getting off their flights.
According to an airport spokesperson, the south train was out of service for regularly scheduled maintenance when the north train unexpectedly went down.
The outage, which officials believe was caused by a mechanical or electrical problem, lasted from about 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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“Per airport protocol, the airport bussed passengers between terminals for that hour. Additionally, the pedestrian tunnel was opened for passengers who chose to walk. Airport staff were on hand to direct passengers,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
Video shows people walking shoulder to shoulder, filling a hallway as they make their way to the tunnel.
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No one was ever trapped, the spokesperson said.
However, some people reported being stranded for more than an hour.
Travelers, like Michele Foster, are relieved the outage didn’t happen during peak travel time.
“It is concerning. I don’t know how often it does happen, and if it happens a lot, that is a problem. I’ve never heard of it ever happening before,” Foster said.
Both trains are now operating normally.
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