Major BART Delays Persist a Day After Equipment Issues, Fire Cause Significant Disruptions

Aging BART infrastructure blamed for multiple systemwide disruptions

BART officials say aging infrastructure contributed to a substation fire and other issues that caused systemwide disruptions over several days this week, stranding commuters and causing delays during a Bay Area heat wave. BART experienced delays for a third consecutive day Thursday, with disruptions impacting the morning commute.

BART Service Remains Disrupted Days After Fire Damages Equipment

BART passengers encountered holdups Thursday, September 10, as service was suspended on the Green Line while other lines experienced delays. Green Line service was halted in the early morning hours, […] The post BART Service Remains Disrupted Days After Fire Damages Equipment appeared first on edhat.

More major delays for BART riders, as service closed near SFO

A third straight day of less-than-smooth service for BART riders began early Thursday, when riders heading to and from the San Francisco International Airport endured major delays because of an equipment issue, officials said.

It’s so hot that BART is hallucinating trains

A substation fire, aging infrastructure, and heat-induced glitches have combined to create days of delays.

BART delays continue due to equipment problem, Green Line service suspended

BART riders continued to deal with delays Thursday resulting from equipment issues and a substation fire near the Daly City station on Tuesday. Drew Andre reports.

BART service resumes between San Bruno, Colma; some disruptions remain

The return of service between the San Bruno and Colma stations comes following a series of major shutdowns and delays.