BART Suspends All Trains Systemwide Over Computer Malfunction

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system abruptly suspended all train service early Friday morning due to a computer networking and train control system problem, affecting over 170,000 weekday passengers. The shutdown left many commuters scrambling to find alternative transportation options such as car pools, local buses, and ferries, with no estimated time for service restoration. BART officials have apologized for the disruption but have not provided further details about the cause or timeline for resolving the issue. The agency is urging riders to use other transit services like AC Transit and 511.org for travel across the Bay Area. The incident has caused significant traffic congestion, especially on the freeway to the Bay Bridge, which connects Oakland and other East Bay communities to San Francisco. This remains a developing story as authorities continue to investigate and work toward restoring normal service.