San Francisco BART trains go dark systemwide due to ‘computer networking problem'
- San Francisco's BART trains suspended service systemwide due to a computer networking problem, according to the transit agency's social media post.
- The BART control center failed to power up the system after its routine overnight shutdown, as stated by BART spokesperson Alicia Trost.
- Thousands of commuters were forced to find alternate routes due to the systemwide shutdown that lasted several hours.
- BART typically transports nearly 175,000 people on most weekdays.
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Computer Glitch Stalls Calif. Bay Area BART Trains
A computer networking problem shut down Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains systemwide across the San Francisco Bay Area on Friday, stranding commuters for more than three hours. All trains resumed service at 9:15 a.m. local time, KTVU reported. BART first announced early Friday that the system was shut down due to a “train control system problem.” Forty minutes later, BART announced a “computer network problem” had forced the suspension. A BAR…
BART service restored after systemwide computer outage impacts San Francisco Bay Area morning commute
By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service has been fully restored Friday, after the agency dealt with a computer outage that shut down the entire system during the morning commute. The agency announced shortly after 9:15 a.m. that service has been restored. Riders should expect “major delays” in service to all destinations. Around 4:30 a.m., the agency first announced that t…
San Francisco region’s commuter trains are running again after hours-long stoppage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of commuters in the San Francisco Bay Area were scrambling for alternate routes after its regional commuter rail system known as BART shut down systemwide for several hours Friday morning.
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