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Why are they buying new trains instead of fixing the tracks? There are many places on the BART system where the track have not been replaced in so long that tra
by travisoneill1 7y ago
Why are they buying new trains instead of fixing the tracks? There are many places on the BART system where the track have not been replaced in so long that trains have to slow to a crawl for safety reasons. New trains don't solve that.
- nkoren 7y agoThe need to do all of the above. The old trains are in appalling condition, and desperately need to be replaced, no doubt about it!
- bluejekyll 7y ago“In 2018, we replaced 22 miles of track, reprofiled 231.6 miles of track to reduce railway noise, overhauled a critical track section near the West Oakland and 12th Street Stations, and replaced five miles of 34.5 kV electrical cable system in downtown Oakland to provide reliable power for trains. All these improvements will collectively create a more reliable, quieter, smoother and safer experience for our riders.” https://www.bart.gov/better-bart https://www.bart.gov/better-bart
- curioussavage 7y agoI’m at the station now and literally just saw a notice about delays today because of track maintenance.