After a 16-day strike, Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) workers resumed work, but light rail services remain suspended due to delays in track and equipment inspections. These delays are exacerbated by reported thefts of copper wiring along the 42-mile train network. Although VTA claims copper thefts increased during the strike, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reported fewer incidents compared to the previous year. The agency anticipates service to resume by March 31 despite these challenges, as inspection processes are ongoing.
Inspections are revealing an increased value of copper wire theft,” a VTA spokesperson indicated, highlighting thefts as an ongoing issue impacting their service restoration.
The sheriff's office stated that from March 10, 2025 - the start of the VTA workers' strike - there were two reports of copper theft, contradicting VTA's claims.
The county sheriff disputed KGO's estimation of skyrocketing copper thefts during the VTA workers' strike, citing only two theft reports in that period, fewer than previous year.
The VTA's maintenance and service resumption is currently delayed, as thefts and necessary inspections hinder timely light rail operations.
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