BART trains rolling in Oakland after being halted because of vehicle fire
BART service is halted between MacArthur, West Oakland and Lake Merritt due to a vehicle on fire between MacArthur Station and 19th St. in Oakland.
Bay City News Service
OAKLAND — BART service has resumed between MacArthur, West Oakland and Lake Merritt after a vehicle on fire between MacArthur Station and 19th St. halted trains in Oakland.
A BART advisory was issued at 8:01 a.m. announcing the stoppage. A recreational vehicle caught fire under the 30th Street overpass. Trains were stopped in the Antioch, Richmond, SFO, Millbrae and San Francisco directions and others were reversing course before they get to the area.
BART service has been restored between MacArthur and downtown Oakland stations have reopened for normal train service in all directions. Expect residual delays in service due to earlier trackside equipment damage between MacArthur and 19th St Oakland.
— BART Alert (@SFBARTalert) January 8, 2023
At 8:43 a.m., BART tweeted that service had resumed though delays were likely owing to trackside equipment.
Staff contributed to this report.