PG&E Outage and Fire Cause Significant Delays on BART Services Across Bay Area
A PG&E outage and fire led to significant delays on BART services across the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose region.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 12, 2026 — A power outage and fire incident involving Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) on Tuesday resulted in substantial disruptions and delays for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) services. The events impacted transit across the wider San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose region.
The PG&E outage, coupled with a reported fire, triggered widespread delays affecting BART commuters. Specific details regarding the exact timing, location of the PG&E incident, and the precise cause of the outage and fire were not immediately available.
As a consequence of the PG&E event, BART reported significant service interruptions. Passengers experienced extended wait times and slowed train movements throughout the network, which serves millions of riders connecting San Francisco, the East Bay, and the South Bay.
The extent of the delays, the specific BART lines most affected, and the total number of passengers impacted by the disruptions were not detailed in the information provided.
Further information regarding the duration of the delays and the resolution of the PG&E outage and fire was not specified.
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