BART has 5th major disruption of 2025 with Transbay Tube track issue causing delays

BART encountered a significant disruption Monday morning due to an equipment problem in the Transbay Tube, leading to a three-hour suspension of service on the Red and Green lines. The incident started when a train operator reported a loud noise and later reported smoke during an inspection. BART spokesperson Chris Filippi admitted that commuters have faced numerous challenges this year, with this being the fifth major disruption in 2025. Service was restored by 9:30 a. m.

, but major delays persisted, affecting the morning commute for many riders. The confusion at Embarcadero Station, the last stop before the Transbay Tube, highlighted ongoing frustrations among travelers. BART is committed to investigating the equipment issue further to identify any links to previous incidents. While service has resumed, the agency cannot guarantee that another outage won't occur in the future. The situation emphasizes the need for reliable transit options in the San Francisco area.