July 7th 2024.
BART officials are currently focused on resolving the disruptions caused by a wayside fire on the Richmond Line, which led to significant delays for trains heading towards Berryessa, Richmond, and Millbrae on Sunday. The fire was first reported at 3:20 pm and resulted in the temporary closure of the Richmond station. However, after about an hour, the station was able to reopen.
During the period of closure, orange line trains had to be turned around at the El Cerrito del Norte stop, while red line trains heading towards San Francisco International Airport and other locations in San Francisco and Oakland were turned back in Berkeley. As if that wasn't enough, trains were already operating at reduced speeds due to the ongoing heatwave, as announced by officials earlier on Sunday. This meant that riders on the Antioch line travelling between Pittsburg/Bay Point and Antioch stations were advised to expect delays.
Moreover, earlier in the day, there was police activity that caused a 20-minute delay for trains in the Dublin/Pleasanton and Daly City directions. The agency promptly updated riders about the situation on social media around 1 pm on Sunday. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as they become available. So, make sure to check back for the latest information.
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