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Heard on: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) - Rail Operations · 1/15/2026 12:35 PM
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Any flash or anything in that car? 47, can you see?
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950 hold position.
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Smoke from train near Lafayette investigated

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As discussed during the dispatch call, transit personnel investigated possible white smoke coming from a train near Lafayette, California. The smoke, initially seen from the third rail side, was later suspected to come from the brakes or undercarriage. The train was moved into a pocket track and powered down to cool, while other trains were allowed to pass. No fire was reported.

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Lafayette, 3601 Deer Hill Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
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