TransLink says problems resolved after major delays hit Expo Line

Expo Line service has returned to normal after a major slow-down during the morning commute but significant delays remain due to rider congestion.

TransLinkspokesman Chris Bryan said the issue on the rails nearEdmonds Station was not caused by the snow or cold weather that hit Metro Vancouver yesterday.

"Right now, we're still determiningwhat the cause was," said Bryan.

"We did have a collector shoe come off a train somewhere along the line. We took care of that, but then there were some other issues with trains afterwards."

A collector shoe is a mechanism that draws electricity from the rails to power the SkyTrain.

During the morning rush hour TransLinkset up a bus bridge between Edmonds Station and New Westminster station.

Some SkyTrainriders were reporting more than hour-long delays.