mysterious power surge results in dozens of bart cars experiencing problems with propulsion system. system wide delays expected today.
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CONCORD, Calif. -- A service disruption between BART's North Concord/Martinez and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations first reported this morning is expected to cause system-wide delays into the night, according to the agency.
BART officials reported on Twitter at 10:14 a.m. that service had come to a halt between the two Contra Costa County stations because of an equipment problem on the tracks. As of 2:30 p.m., BART officials said service there remains suspended.
BART's transit partners have contributed bus shuttles running between the stations, but passengers should anticipate crowded buses and additional travel time, BART officials said.
BART officials said the line, which runs from Pittsburg/Bay Point to San Francisco International Airport, will continue experiencing delays tonight and riders are encouraged to get to stations early because trains will be shorter and less frequent.
Less significant delays are also expected on other lines in the system, according to BART.
BART officials said the disruption was brought on by an electrical surge on the tracks that affected the motors of two dozen cars. The cars remain offline. BART says the electrical surge does not pose a danger to passengers.