New BART cars appear unlikely go into service before 2018
As the end of the year approaches, it appears less and less likely that BART will be operating any of the 60 new cars it promised would be in service before 2018.
New BART cars delayed, again. 2 Investigates gets answers from supplier
BART's new “Fleet of the Future” was supposed to be the biggest public transit remedy seen in years to address the Bay Area gridlock. Instead, 2 Investigates discovered that the multi-billion dollar project -- described as a “slow motion train wreck” by one lawmaker -- is facing more delays, missed deadlines, and undelivered promises by Canadian supplier Bombardier.
With governor’s signature, BART could get an Inspector General
BART may soon find itself under a monitor who would have vast authority to look at the agency’s books, operations, plans and progress.
Police obtain video of attempted robbery involving note on BART train
BART police have obtained and reviewed surveillance video of an attempted robbery Saturday afternoon on a Dublin-bound train in which a suspect used a note to threaten a passenger to give up her wallet and phone, BART officials said today.
6 passengers sue BART over mob attacks by young people
Six BART passengers who were beaten, threatened or robbed by mobs of young people in three separate incidents in March and April filed a lawsuit today against the transit agency, accusing it of failing to protect its passengers.
Alleged BART attacker arrested
BART police on Monday announced the arrest of a suspect that they say is behind two attacks on the train last week, hours after they released his photos.
BART electronics thefts down, yet some opportunists prevail
BART police announced the arrest of a juvenile who stole a cell phone form a passenger Thursday evening and ran off.
Reporters ride BART's Fleet of the Future for preview
It's been a long time, but today, BART was ready to take the media on a 'shakedown cruise' of it's new $2.6 billion Fleet of the Future.
Spread thin, BART struggling with shortage of officers
Currently, BART has 185 sworn officers, and is trying to hire 40 more. But the deputy chief says they are there.
Richmond mayor witnesses assault at BART station, says he was dissatisfied on many levels
The mayor of Richmond witnessed an assault outside the BART station in his city on Thursday morning and said he was dissatisfied on several fronts.
Boy who loves riding BART gets special gift from complete stranger
Dianne Linares and her son Gio are frequent BART riders. Hopping on board is one of the 11-year-old's favorite things to do. It all started nine years ago when Gio had surgery and was in a coma for six to seven days.
New BART top cop sworn in
The new chief of police for BART was sworn into office on Thursday. Tom Vacar reports.
BART, app maker sued over allegations of 'clandestine collection' of cell phone data
An Albany woman on Monday filed a federal lawsuit against BART and a Massachusetts app maker alleging the transit agency is involved in a “clandestine collection” of private cell phone identifiers.
BART investigating after train derails
BART officials are investigating after a train derailed after leaving the Daly City station. Tom Vacar reports.
Man speaks out after BART attack
A Dublin family is suing BART after a mob of teens attacked passengers. Cristina Rendon reports.
Audio: 911 call about unruly BART teens
A call to 911 about a group of teens who were attacking BART passengers on April 21. Rob Malcolm reports.
BART gets new top cop
BART announced that it has hired a new police chief who worked previously in Southern California. Candice Nguyen reports.
Walnut Creek BART statin reopens
BART service has resumed through Walnut Creek after a mentally unstable man threatened to jump, prompting a closure of the station for several hours. Alyana Gomez reports.
Man threatening to jump closes BART station.
A man threatening to jump from the Walnut Creek BART station was causing delays on the transit system.
BART says fare evaders cheat system out of millions of dollars a year
BART has come up with several proposals to catch fare evaders they say are costing the rail system millions of dollars a year.