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BART looks into cause of train uncoupling in Transbay Tube

Service through the Transbay Tube resumed this morning around 7:25 a.m., about an hour after it was halted when a nine-car train bound from Pittsburg/Bay Point to San Francisco International Airport uncoupled in the tube. The train uncoupled at 6:23 a.m. and separated into two sections so that there was a

Corrections to January 1st published BART schedules

All published BART schedules effective January 1, 2008 omit two trains from the SFO to Pittsburg/Bay Point line Saturday schedule. The first train departs Powell Street at 5:53 a.m. and arrives at Pittsburg/Bay Point at 6:49 a.m., making all stops in between. The second train departs Daly City at 5:58 a.m

A Night in the Life: What it’s like to be a train cleaner at BART

Utility Foreworker Jennie Meixel on the overnight shift at the Hayward train yard By RAQUEL CRITESBART Communications Intern A bright half-moon over the Hayward yard reflects off the yellow safety vests of a half-dozen utility workers who just came on duty for their 9 to 5 shift -- 9 pm to 5 am, that is --

New train design concepts to be displayed in BART stations in August

Preliminary design concepts for BART's Fleet of the Future, the next generation of trains, will be displayed in some BART stations during the month of August, with an oportunity for you to take a survey and give your feedback. The schedule for the station displays is as follows. For more information on the

Pit Stop Bathrooms near downtown SF BART stations

Update: 10/19/2018 Added a Pit Stop at 24th Street Station new map below and linked There are clean, well-maintained public bathrooms near three of our downtown San Francisco stations: Civic Center/UN Plaza, Powell Street, and 16th Street Mission. The Pit Stop Program is a partnership between BART and the

Two BART officers recognized for their on-the-job heroism

On Oct. 16, 2013, the Northern California Chief Special Agents Association (NCCSAA) recognized two BART Police Officers for their heroism in the line of duty. “The NCCSAA bestowed the Association’s Valor/Officer of the Year Awards to BART Detective John Johnson and Officer David McCormick for demonstrating

Special BART Board meeting held to discuss COVID-19

BART Board President Lateefah Simon has called a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. View the presentation that will be given to the Board. Listen to the full teleconference recording of the Special Board meeting. Please note, pursuant to Governor Newsom’s

BART Board reaffirms contract authorization for Oakland Airport Connector

The BART Board of Directors voted 7-1 today to reaffirm its decision to authorize General Manager Dorothy Dugger to enter into a contract with the two firms the Board selected in December 2009 to design, operate and maintain the much anticipated Oakland Airport Connector. The vote is likely the final action

Behind the scenes: BART's partnership in LEAD program addressing homelessness

By MELISSA JORDANBART Senior Web Producer Jessica’s 23 years on earth had brought her to this place: Civic Center BART Station, tired and hungry, at a decision point. She had no drugs in her possession, but was carrying clean needles like a talisman against the heroin that had torn apart her young life. Her

Podcast: Maintaining BART's right-of-way is a 24/7 job

The term "right-of-way" might be a familiar one when it comes to driving, but it is also a phrase that is critically important when it comes to operating a railway. This time on our podcast series we’re going to learn about BART’s right-of-way team. That’s a group that plays a critical role in making sure the