Expect More BART Delays From Train Stuck Beneath Transbay

The BART train stuck below the Transbay tube is causing major delays for commuters. An electrical overcurrent shut down the train's power source and a safe-mode failure took a section of rail out of service. During this time, the train was single-tracked and unable to reach San Francisco International Airport. Eventually, the train was reversed back to West Oakland and passengers were offered the option to transfer to another San Francisco-bound train.

BART System Maintenance Issues Continue

 

 

The incident caused major BART delays from Embarcadero to West Oakland. BART has set up a shuttle train between SFO and Millbrae. However, the situation is still developing. Regular service is expected to resume at around 1 p.m.

The company is implementing major modernization efforts to upgrade the 30-year-old train system. These changes have included upgrading the passenger facilities, adding fire alarms, and installing new water sprinklers. The company also installed tactile platform edge domes and cemented-mat rubber tiles to improve the experience of passengers. The new trains also have fewer seats facing one another, making them more accessible for passengers with disabilities.

While the situation is not yet fixed, a second Tube would be built underneath the Bay, which would allow for two-track operation. This would allow the BART system to run two-track services and conventional/high-speed rail. Using two tracks would allow for a better balance between safety and service, and would also provide extra capacity to meet demand.




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