The MBTA warned of delays on the Red Line after a train’s motor blew, spewing smoke across Andrew Station.
The train’s motor blew around 2:30 p.m., T officials said.
The MBTA turned on ventilation fans and inspected the tracks, according to the T.
The train was taken out of service, MBTA officials said.
Regular service resumed at 3:30 p.m.
Northbound Red Line trains may experience a gap in service because of train with a mechanical problem at Andrew
— MBTA (@MBTA) September 10, 2019
The train experienced a blown motor, which caused the smoke. Ventilation fans were enabled and the tracks were inspected.
The train has been removed from service and is being sent back to the yard.
— MBTA (@MBTA) September 10, 2019
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