Major delays were developing Monday afternoon at BART after reports of smoke on a train car in downtown Oakland forced the evacuation of riders and closed MacArthur Station, BART officials said.
Service from the station was halted in all directions after smoke was reported about 2:30 p.m. on the trailing car of an eastbound train, between 19th Street and MacArthur stations.
No injuries have been reported.
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Transbay service is still available, but trains are turning around at Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Rockridge and Ashby stations, BART officials said in a 3:30 p.m. update.
Check back for updates.
