BART Green Line Shutdown After San Leandro Fire

San Leandro BART Fire Causes Green Line Shutdown, Commuters Face Delays A fire near the San Leandro BART station on Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, caused major disruptions to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. The Green Line was completely shut down, forcing thousands of commuters to find alternative transportation. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the BART system to such events and the challenges faced by commuters when service is disrupted. "It's really disappointing," said Trang Le, a BART rider interviewed at the Bay Fair station. "I was really hoping to go home today. I had my suitcase and everything." The video shows her visibly frustrated at the closed gates. The fire, which broke out just south of the San Leandro station, burned under the tracks, sending sparks and embers onto the ground. BART workers were forced to replace hundreds of feet of cable responsible for controlling the trains. The transit agency managed to restore service to all stations by Tuesday morning, but the Green Line remained closed for repairs. Another commuter, Jose Grande, described his experience: "I was on my way to work in San Francisco, and I just got here and it's closed." The video shows him speaking near the Bay Fair station, where trains were running but the Green Line remained out of service. The swift response by BART workers to restore service to all but the Green Line is a testament to their dedication. However, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in infrastructure to prevent future disruptions and ensure the reliable operation of essential public transportation systems. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.