BART service resumes in East Bay after fallen power line disrupts service

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power line down on BART track in Walnut Creek

During the evening commute on Thursday, June 25, 2015, BART had to stop all service to and from Lafayette to Concord due to a power line that fell onto the track. (KGO-TV)

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- During the Thursday evening commute BART had to stop all service to and from Lafayette to Concord due to a power line that fell onto the track in Walnut Creek. After PG E crews removed the power line BART was able to return service around 8:45 p.m.

BART will re-establish svc between LAFY and CONC in SFO and bay point dirs in next 5 mins. We will have residual delays.
— SFBARTalert (@SFBARTalert) June 26, 2015

The tracks had to be closed on the Pittsburg/Bay Point Line in the Pittsburg/Bay Point and SFO directions.

Commuters were encouraged to find other forms of transportation because of the long delay.

This is what Lafayette BART looks like when everyone has to get off the train. @abc7newsBayArea pic.twitter.com/KTr4B5XQBH
— Randy Taradash (@RandyTaradash) June 26, 2015

PG&E is on scene removing the power line, and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District has responded to put out a small grass fire that started next to the tracks, according to BART spokeswoman Denise Gonzalez.

Power has been shut off between Lafayette and Concord stations, and will be restored once the tracks are cleared and safe, Gonzalez said.

Stay with abc7news.com for updates on this developing story.