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Fire near San Leandro BART station prompts closure
- An electrical fire early on March 13, 2024, near the BART station in San Leandro led to a significant service interruption across several East Bay lines.
- The fire damaged train control cables, prompting closure of service south of Oakland's Lake Merritt station and stranding passengers on several lines.
- BART crews focused on cable repairs while agencies advised riders to use alternate transportation and provided substitute bus services on affected routes.
- Spokesperson Chris Filippi said it could take six to eight hours to restore service, adding that trains would likely operate at reduced speeds after reopening.
- Limited service resumed by late afternoon but full repairs took longer, marking the second major BART disruption in two weeks with ongoing investigations into the fire cause.
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Fire at San Leandro BART station damages equipment, suspends train service
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