BART riders were forced to find other transportation early Friday, after the agency closed down its entire system early after a computer networking problem affecting train control occurred, officials said.
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The system-wide closure first was announced at 4:24 a.m. BART said it did not how long the system would be down, saying only that there would be no service “until further notice.”
“Due to a train control system problem, BART service is suspended system wide until further notice,” BART wrote on its social media.
Spokesperson Cheryl Salter said AC Transit and Muni were offering aid to riders and honoring BART tickets.
Technicians were troubleshooting the situation past 6 a.m., according to Salter.
No other information was available immediately.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
