On May 21, 2025, a major electrical fire broke out near the San Leandro station of California's BART subway system, burning approximately 3,000 feet of track control cables and forcing service on several lines to shut down.
This is the second major incident in two weeks, sparking public concern over aging infrastructure and maintenance safety.
BART has launched emergency repair work, with no official timeline for service restoration.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The incident underscores the urgent need for safety upgrades in urban transit networks.
