Overview
- Pittsburgh EMS used a high-angle rope system to free two passengers during an overnight stall, completing the rescue in about 90 minutes with no injuries reported.
- The funicular, which links Mount Washington and downtown Pittsburgh, stopped with one rider in each car, prompting Port Authority Police to call EMS teams to the scene.
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit now says the incline is closed until further notice because maintenance crews could not restore service after the control system fault.
- Shuttle buses are running every 10 to 15 minutes in place of the incline, and service will not restart until technicians finish repairs and testing and the state signs off.
- The closure follows another incident six months ago that stranded nearly 30 riders, raising concerns for commuters and for nearby businesses that rely on incline traffic.