SF Muni Reroutes Trains — Route 15 Keeps Riders Moving
SF Muni reroutes Central Subway trains at Channel and Berry stations due to disruption
SF Muni Reroutes Trains at Channel Station
San Francisco Muni Metro riders face service disruptions affecting Central Subway operations, transit officials said Friday. Northbound trains are turning back at Channel station while southbound trains reverse at Berry platform before returning to Bryant Portal. Route 15 buses are making local stops along the affected corridor to accommodate passengers, though officials haven't said how many riders are impacted.
Service Pattern Changes Affect Downtown Corridor
The operational changes affect the Central Subway corridor, which opened in 2022 as a 1.7-mile extension of the T Third Street light rail line through downtown San Francisco. The $1.6 billion project includes twin tunnels serving stations at Chinatown-Rose Pak, Union Square/Market Street, Yerba Buena/Moscone, and 4th Street. Officials haven't announced what caused the service disruption or whether it involves equipment problems, track work, or other infrastructure issues. The Central Subway typically carries 8,000 to 10,000 daily riders as part of Muni Metro's broader light rail system, which averages 165,000 weekday boardings.
Trains Unable to Complete Normal Routes
The disruption prevents trains from completing their regular routes through the Central Subway corridor, according to the transit agency. Northbound service terminates at Channel station instead of continuing to northern destinations, while southbound trains reach Berry platform before reversing direction. Officials haven't specified which Muni Metro lines are affected by the service changes or provided details about alternative routing options beyond the Route 15 bus accommodation. The agency didn't say whether the disruption affects all Central Subway service or only specific lines during certain hours.
No Timeline Provided for Service Restoration
SFMTA hasn't provided an estimated time for when normal service will resume or said whether the disruption involves emergency repairs or planned maintenance work. The cause of the service disruption hasn't been announced by transit officials. The agency typically issues formal alerts for major service changes, but no official press release was available as of Friday afternoon.
Riders Advised to Expect Delays, Plan Extra Time
Passengers traveling through affected stations should expect delays and allow additional travel time, officials said. The Route 15 bus is providing supplemental service along the impacted corridor, though specific stop locations and frequency details weren't immediately available. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on Muni Metro service and Route 15 bus arrivals as the transit agency works to restore normal operations.
