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local-news-transportation2 years ago

"BART Resumes Timely Service Following Minor Injury Derailment and Fire Incident"

BART has resumed normal service on its Antioch-SFO Yellow Line following a derailment and fire near the Orinda station on Monday morning. The incident, which caused minor injuries to nine people, involved a train operator attempting to manually reset a track switch, leading to the derailment of two cars and a brief fire. Service was disrupted as BART coordinated with local bus agencies for passenger transit and used a crane to remove the derailed cars. Investigations by BART's system safety department and the California Public Utilities Commission are underway.

local-news-transportation2 years ago

"Metro Transit Offers Extended Light Rail Hours and Free Rides on New Year's Eve"

Metro Transit has adjusted its New Year's Eve schedule to accommodate passenger demand, extending the final light-rail services in Minneapolis and St. Paul to depart past midnight. The last Green Line trains will now leave at 12:30 a.m., and the Blue Line trains will have their final departures at 12:09 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. Additionally, 19 bus routes will run after midnight, and all rides post 6 p.m. will be free as part of the Miller Lite Free Ride promotion. Further details can be found on Metro Transit's website.