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Expect early-AM weekend Transbay Tube delays through January
As part of our continuing Earthquake Safety Program, we are adding critical emergency power supply improvements between Embarcadero and West Oakland stations. To complete this work we will continue closing one track in the Transbay Tube on Saturday and Sunday mornings in November, December and January. The
Train strikes object in Transbay Tube; passengers safely removed
A BART train heading from Embarcadero Station toward the East Bay struck an object in the Transbay Tube on Friday afternoon and was taken out of service. A separate train was brought in to take passengers off the disabled train and return them to Embarcadero Station. There are two tracks in the tube beneath
Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other Disney characters skate into the Bay Area as "Disney On Ice" comes to ORACLE Arena October 15 - 18. The show -- "Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic" -- features 65 characters from 18 Disney stories, including The Lion King, Mulan, Finding Nemo and Toy Story. Show
Parking fee changes planned for several stations
On Thursday, October 23, 2008, the BART Board approved a revised Fiscal Year 2009 budget that includes raising or implementing daily parking fees at seven stations, cutting spending by three percent in all departments and imposing a hiring freeze. Changes to the parking fees are expected to generate $800,000
Library book vending machines at Pittsburg/Bay Point and El Cerrito del Norte stations
The Contra Costa County Library’s book lending machines, known as Library-a-Go-Gos, are now in service at two BART stations. The machines are located at the El Cerrito del Norte and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations. They contain over 300 books each, including bestsellers and nonfiction. Use your Contra Costa
Elevator maintenance work at 19th Street Station 6/20-24 CANCELLED
This work has been cancelled for next week and we will update the schedule when that information is available. We will repair/replace the flooring in our elevators at 19th Street Station from 6/20-24. While the repairs are being done, there will be no elevator access to the station. The work will be postponed
Major escalator repair at Embarcadero Station begins 10/9/17
On October 9, 2017 we are removing from service the street-level escalator on the north side of Market between Davis and Drumm streets at Embarcadero Station. This is a major repair project that will replace the escalator controller unit with a new solid-state unit along with other repairs. This is the second
Civic Center Escalator at 8th & Market (Hotel Whitcomb) Update: Now reopened
Update: Restored to service The street-level escalator at Civic Center Station 8th & Market St. entrance was closed today. During routine maintenance, the workers discovered additional mechanical issues that needed to be addressed for safety reasons. We will make the repairs as quickly as possible and hope to
Major escalator repair at Embarcadero Station (Updated)
Update: This repair has been delayed while the escalator crew finishes work on another escalator. We are removing from service the street-level escalator at the corner of Drumm and Market Street on the north side of Market on approximately Thursday, August 23, 2018. This is a major repair that will replace