BART service on Yellow line returns to normal following New Year's Day derailment
BART train service resumed between Rockridge and Walnut Creek stations on Tuesday, transit officials said, nearly a day after a partial derailment occurred near Orinda station.
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The agency said crews worked overnight to repair the trackway and conduct safety inspections following the derailment and fire that burned two cars at about 9 a.m. Monday.
BART will be running normal train service today between Rockridge and Walnut Creek stations following overnight repairs and safety inspections in the area.
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The New Year's Day derailment just outside the Orinda station happened after a computer failure prevented a train from automatically changing routes at an interlocking, according to BART officials.
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Nine people who were onboard were taken to a medical center to be evaluated for potential injuries.
AC Transit provided bus service on the route during the closure.