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Traction power cable replacement work in Union City
BART crews are working in southern Alameda County to replace 34.5 kV (kilovolt) traction power cables that provide electricity for trains. Replacing these aging power cables is essential for ensuring the continuation of reliable service in this portion of the BART system. The work team will replace
Partners
Partners BART worked closely with a number of cities and public agencies on the BART to Livermore Extension Project. The City of Livermore was a project partner with BART and developed the Isabel Neighborhood Plan. Funding Partners The following entities were funding partners with BART: City of Livermore
New station poster series feature San Francisco artist
BART riders are noticing evocative new art posters popping up throughout the stations. The illustrations are the latest in BART’s transit poster program. This series of three images, entitled “The Wanderer,” is the work of artist Monico Chavez. We caught up with Monico at a restaurant not too far from his
Latest BPD arrest comes amid cellphone theft awareness campaign
The BART Police Department has arrested a juvenile suspect at the Castro Valley Station in connection with the theft of a cellphone. This arrest comes as BART has launched a public awareness campaign to help prevent cellphone thefts. Castro Valley incident BART Police investigators say the victim and suspect
General Manager appoints Ed Alvarez as Chief of Police
BART’s General Manager Bob Powers announced today the hiring of Ed Alvarez as Chief of Police and tasked the new chief with immediate changes to increase officer presence on board trains and other strategies to reduce crime on the system and improve the rider experience. Alvarez is a 22-year veteran of the
No Indication that Unions Will Return to Work On Sat., Oct. 19
BART has received no indication that ATU and SEIU will return to work Sat., October 19th. Travelers should make alternative plans. Should ATU/SEIU call off their strike we will notify the public via bart.gov and the strike alert email notifications. Sign up for strike alerts at http://www.bart.gov/alerts. A
Twitter Feed
BART is on Twitter, a social networking and microblogging service that lets users exchange short text updates known as "tweets" -- messages of 140 characters or fewer. We began our Twitter feed in July 2008 as another channel for communicating with our customers, in connection with a redesign of our website
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering: Bringing the Power
Decayed power pipe, left, and modern shielded cabling, right; Mechanical and Electrical Engineers work on a wide variety of engineering challenges. Part II in our four-part series celebrating National Engineers Week. You're invited to join in our Twitter Q&A at the end of the week on Friday, Feb. 23, from
Special late-night service and extra security for Taylor Swift Concert
BART will run extra trains for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts on Friday, July 28, 2023 and Saturday, July 29, 2023. Swifties can rely on BART plus VTA to get to Levi’s Stadium by transit and avoid traffic. Fans will transfer from BART at Milpitas Station to VTA’s Orange Line and ride to VTA’s Great