The rolling stock of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system's heavy rail component consists of 662 self-propelled electric multiple units, built from three separate orders.
(meta data) TITLE: Long wait ahead for longer BART trains – SFBay (meta data) PUBLISHED DATETIME: 2015-01-29T22:10:51+00:00 # Long wait ahead for longer BART trains By Jerold Chinn :: SFBay January 29, 2015 Have you ever been sandwiched during a commute on BART and asked yourself, why doesn't BART run longer trains? Well, BART officials have an answer for you. It's because the transit agency does not have enough train cars. In an infographic titled "Why Aren't There more 10-Car Trains?" BART explains it has total of 662 trains, but about 535 are in service during peak commute times, about 86.5 percent of its fleet. BART said it runs more of its fleet than any other major transit agency despite having the oldest trains in the nation. As for the other 127 trains, BART has 38 trains on standby during peak commute times and holds 89 trains out of service for repairs. Out of the 89 trains out for maintenance work, about half are out of for unscheduled repairs while another 20 trains are scheduled for routine maintenance. An additional 19 trains are undergoing rehab work and another 10 trains are getting truck work done, which includes the motor, axle and suspension. New trains will starting arriving in December 2016. The transit agency ordered 775 trains, but has a goal to increase the fleet to 1,000 trains, which will boost its fleet by 50 percent. Until then, hold on tight and make room for everyone. ### AHL Sharks trade snowshoes for sunglasses Previous article ### Mayor Lee wants fresh start on clean power Next article #### You may also like via BART East Bay ### BART reports 10-minute MacArthur station delay By Bay City News23 mins ago San Francisco Police Department ### Police search for suspects in armed robbery, carjacking By Bay City News40 mins ago <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/18474854@N00/184094490">Joe</a>/Flickr East Bay ### One dies in Albany vehicle collision with Capitol Corridor train By Bay City News44 mins ago San Francisco Fire Department ### Officials believe electrical problem sparked Portola house fire By Bay City News2 hours ago California Highway Patrol ### CHP cites several, impounds three cars in weekend sideshows By Bay City News14 hours ago California Highway Patrol Santa Rosa ### Officials issue shelter-in-place order for areas around Santa Rosa fire By Bay City News18 hours ago #### More in News Eric Heath on Flickr ### Mayor announces $10 million stipend to retain SF teachers 21 hours ago via BCN ### Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for man accused of killing Nia Wilson 22 hours ago Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office ### Inmate dies in custody at Martinez Detention Facility 23 hours ago via SFMTA ### Muni resumes regular service after mechanical issue delay 23 hours ago Google Maps ### Emergency crews extricate driver of Marsh Creek solo crash 23 hours ago East Bay California Highway Patrol ### CHP officer faces charges for drunken rampage against neighbor 1 day ago View all News #### More from SFBay Congressman to hold immigration town hall in Concord Officials issue shelter-in-place order for areas around Santa Rosa fire Belmont man, 89, suffers burns, smoke injuries in house fire Inmate dies in custody at Martinez Detention Facility Public defender says attack suspect in 'complete compliance' CHP officer faces charges for drunken rampage against neighbor Man accused of Beale Street attack named as suspect in separate assault Embarcadero attack fuels concerns over SAFE Navigation Center Folsom Street partially closes, transit routes detour for Sunday Streets #### Search SFBay #### SFBay Archives January 2015 « Dec Feb » Log in Sign up Remember Me Lost your password? mail Login/Sign up Login/Sign up ###### More in News ##### California affordable housing gets solar push
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