LONG BEACH >> Electrical system damage has suspended Blue Line service through rush hour while crews assess problems and make repairs.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or Metro, officials expect service to be restored around 2 p.m.

Bus shuttles will replace all Blue Line service in Long Beach while repairs are made, but service between the Willow Station and the 7th/Metro Station are running at normal operations.

The damage to electrical equipment occurred near Anaheim Station and service north of Willow Station is not affected.

Long Beach Transit is also cross honoring fares for those traveling into downtown Long Beach.

Although Metro officials hope to restore full service, the issue could take much of the day to repair, said Dave Sotero, a Metro spokesperson.

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Contact Greg Yee at 562-499-1476.