East Bay BART services stalled, delays issued

BART issued a system-wide "major delay" on Friday night after an equipment problem brought service through Oakland to a standstill.

The transit agency informed passengers to anticipate delays following the equipment issue between the MacArthur and 19th Street stations, which was reported at around 7:40 p.m.

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Trains heading to Oaland were stopped and turned around, per BART.

We are currently turning trains back at multiple locations in Oakland because BART service has stopped between Ashby, West Oakland, Rockridge and Lake Merritt stations due to an equipment problem on the track near MacArthur Station.@rideact is offering mutual aid.
— BART (@SFBART) August 24, 2024

According to the agency, service was interrupted between the Ashby, West Oakland, Rockridge, and Lake Merritt stations. AC Transit provided assistance through Bus #62, #14, and #18 for the West Oakland, 12th Street, Lake Merritt, and Fruitvale stations.

Additionally, Bus #72 served 12th and 19th streets and MacArthur station. The Rockridge station was served by #51B and Ashby by #F.

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