South Hayward BART Station Reopens After Nearby Fire, Downed Power Lines

HAYWARD (CBS SF) -- A transformer fire and downed PG&E power lines near the tracks at the South Hayward BART Station caused major delays and closed the station for a short time, transit officials said Monday.

The Hayward Fire Department requested to turn the power off on both tracks at South Hayward station because the power line goes over the tracks.

The station reopened at 6:20 p.m., BART said, as PG&E corrected the equipment issues.

BART said to expect residual delays are on the Warm Springs line in the Warm Springs, Richmond and Daly City directions. When the South Hayward station was closed, trains were turning back at Hayward and Union City.

BART advised commuters to seek other forms of transportation between Hayward, South Hayward and Union City.

A/C Transit bus #99 travels to the stations listed above and is offering mutual aid.