BART Red Line Service Suspended Due to Equipment Issue

BART has suspended Red Line service between Richmond and Millbrae due to an equipment problem with a train in West Oakland, leading to significant delays for passengers, particularly those traveling to San Francisco International Airport. The transit agency announced the service disruption around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, with the suspension occurring approximately 45 minutes later. BART has recommended that Red Line riders transfer to an Orange Line train at MacArthur Station to continue their journeys. Meanwhile, Blue Line service remains operational between Bay Fair and Dublin/Pleasanton, and Green Line service is running between Coliseum and Berryessa. The situation is exacerbated by increased ridership related to Fleet Week activities in San Francisco. As of now, there is no estimated time for the restoration of Red Line service.