# Santo Domingo Metro service disruptions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santo-domingo-metro-service-disruptions > Updated: 2026-08-22T01:02:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Santo Domingo Metro has experienced a series of operational challenges and service disruptions. In mid-August 2026, a traction system failure caused a train to stall on Line 1 between the Hermanas Mirabal and Peña Gómez stations. By late August 2026, significant delays were reported during morning rush hours, with commuters facing waits of nearly an hour at stations such as Concepción Bona. These incidents reflect a broader trend of increasing operational failures within the system. Data indicates that the frequency of incidents has risen, with six reported cases in the first seven months of 2026 alone, compared to nine incidents recorded between 2020 and 2024. Historical disruptions in the network include electrical supply issues, a train collision in September 2023, and a total system blackout in November 2025. Despite these technical difficulties, the network has continued to expand, including the recent commencement of regular fare collection on the Line 2-C extension to Los Alcarrizos. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Metro de Santo Domingo faces increasing service disruptions The Metro de Santo Domingo faced major morning delays on August 21, highlighting a rising trend of technical failures and service disruptions in the Dominican Republic's urban rail system. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metro-de-santo-domingo-faces-increasing-service-disruptions ### 2026-08-12: Santo Domingo Metro Line 1 train stalled by technical failure A traction system failure has temporarily halted a Line 1 train in the Santo Domingo Metro between the Hermanas Mirabal and Peña Gómez stations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santo-domingo-metro-line-1-train-stalled-by-technical-failure --- Cite as: Santo Domingo Metro service disruptions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santo-domingo-metro-service-disruptions