Trans Bay Tube West Oakland To San Franciso

Here is the Trans Bay Tube by popular request.. :-) Have you ever been through the Trans Bay Tube and wondered what those lights flashing by the side of the train look like from the front of the train?.. Well here you go.. Leaveing west oakland..All the way to Embarcadero..

[@EdgeXXI]

BART has the coolest sounding trains of any ones I've ridden. I had no idea we were going that fast when crossing the bay. Awesome!

[@gerghhhttg2913]

Hi

[@bigk8210]

I am Bay Area born and raised. I must have been through the transbay tube hundreds of times, but that's the first time I've ever gotten to see it from that vantage point! Thank you for posting this!

[@nathanlopez5667]

Got to love the old BART train horn sound echoing through the tunnel at 5:55

[@seppo532]

Finally the good sounds. I didn’t realize how unique BART was until years after I moved away. I couldn’t sleep one night because no train noise but then discovered nothing sounds like this.

[@Sajun777]

Your ears don't pop from loud noises. They pop because of air pressure differences.

[@g-manonthego6678]

True. That'll happen when you build a tunnel that goes underwater.

[@SierraNevadaRail]

I could just feel my ears popping, the trans Bay tube is DAMN loud sometimes.

[@Polymathically]

I rode through this tunnel twice a day for over 10 years. I've never seen it like this before!

[@nick_osas]

if you listen to the sound of the train speeding through the tunnel with good headphones, it just sounds soothing

[@postman960]

Awesome system! When i was 12 i went on a school field trip to Bart headquarters at Lake Merrit Station... Even saw the control operators behind the glass and the whole layout of the then new system.... was an experience i'll never forget.

[@Norskygutt]

I remembered how quiet it waswhen I rode through the transbay tube back when it first opened to the public prior to revenue service in the fall of 1974 when a few excursion trains ran between the Coliseum station to the Montgomery Street station. The Embarcadero station was still being worked on and was not accessible at that time. Quiet through the tube back then. Loud now!!!

[@rr7firefly]

This front windshield reminds me of how I always thought the side windows needed to be washed periodically. That would have made the ride more enjoyable for us riders. I must have made this trip into the city at least 2,400 times in my 10 years living in the Bay Area. That's a lot of my money in BART's pocket!

[@Sulaco516]

For the automatic announcement system on the Next Generation BART cars: "Now entering TransBay Tube to San Francisco." "Now approaching The Embarcadero. First San Francisco stop. Connection is available to MUNI Bus and Light Rail lines. Doors will open on the left side.

[@ar8107]

I just experienced this today and omg felt major panic

[@ronaldcheng1857]

Ana R Yep. I’ve ridden BART numerous times and the screeching noise coming from the trains wheels are *LOUD AF* when inside the tunnel. Especially if you’re riding the train through the Transbay Tube, your ears tend to get plugged because of the water pressure while traveling underneath San Francisco Bay.

[@alanyu7732]

You get used to it

[@tacticalfall4505]

Yep, also know what it feels like. Loud wheels, plugged ears... definitely nit the best thing ever, but it beats having to sit in traffic forever

[@walterwhite1]

Wait till there’s an earthquake it cracks open and you all drowned

[@viewerenthusiast]

Embarcadero Station, San Francisco--the light at the end of the tube!

[@DavidAames2000]

Ive always wondered what it looked like from the outside when going under the bay. Cool video.

[@slicknickxp]

When I was in downtown SF, I can sometimes hear the trains through a vent as well.

[@britoca]

nice! I ride through it twice everyday and always wondered what it looks like. Thanks for posting this! See ya at the station!

[@nicksair]

Awesome... simply awesome. I have been an avid BART fan ever since i first rode on a BART train back in 1998. Bring on more videos!

[@scruffy01100000]

Man what great brand new construction, oh wait that’s something someone found and cleaned up 👍

[@slicknickxp]

The red number is the maximum speed that the train can go. It changes frequently.

[@lolfunnycp]

i decided to watch the speedometer once and it got up to 69! it was hauling ass lol, but i didn't get to film because there were too many people near the cab

[@ronaldcheng1857]

NScaleTransitModels(lolfunnycp) I always wondered how often these BART trains travel at full speed (80 mph max.) when going through the Transbay Tube. 30-40 years ago when BART came into service, 80 mph was considered very fast. Nowadays for modern advanced electric trains, that’s relatively average. If you’ve ever rode on those high-speed trains in Europe, China, and Japan.....man......those travel 5X faster.

[@HaywardEntertainment]

I've always wondered where the point of the tunnel is that the land meets the bay. As I watched this video, I came to conclusion that the blue light displayed at 2.09 is where the two meet

[@naj3345]

That's pretty neat I actually got to ride BART when I was 12 yrs old and while I was growing up in Sacramento. My 6th grade class took a field trip to Chinatown and had to ride BART to get there. I currently live in the Atlanta area and they also have a Subway system here too called MARTA.

[@anamariaclamucha8042]

this is 1st time they Filming that BAY BART TUBE, after almost 49years 🎥 maybe that BART OPERATOR is AUTHORIZED. THANKS for SHARING BART ... I'm 1 of BART, FAITHFUL FAN. 😀

[@01hotbone]

I am in training #98 right now training to be a train operator for BART

[@PSurfliner]

I've also heard rumors that the maximum allowable speed in the Transbay Tube has been lowered as it has aged.

[@OliversElevators]

It has indeed been lowered, but not because of the Tube's age - rather it was lowered to reduce the wear-and-tear on the trains and tracks. The original top speed of BART was 80 MPH, but it was later reduced to 70 MPH, including through the Transbay Tube, to reduce the frequency of maintenance that needed to be performed on the trains and tracks. Nowadays, it's rare to see a BART train traveling over 70 MPH, but it does still happen occasionally to help late-running trains get back on schedule.

[@MeEncantaKiley]

I see it going in the 70s when south of Hayward a lot. Especially since the stops get pretty far apart. South Fremont to Milpitas is like 7 miles.

[@cbsmithyt]

BART to the Future! if only the red LED display showed 88 m.p.h.

[@ronaldcheng1857]

Charles Smith It would’ve been cool if they could’ve designed those new BART cars into semi-bullet trains that can reach the 100 mph range.

[@Cloudkirb]

@@ronaldcheng1857 the tracks wouldn't be able to withstand it, remember they're really old

[@ronaldcheng1857]

@@Cloudkirb Yes, by today’s standards the tracks are old.

[@AKAIGXF71]

Excellent video!!! 5*****

[@gothyoda]

thanks for the information :)

[@cashvault1996]

Boy, i’ve traveled through that way to go from Embarcadero to Dublin Pleasanton and back home. That long stretch tunnel is super loud

[@joshcorvette]

this video is so cool because i use the tunnel often

[@zunigafregoso5921]

i like the sound inside the tube when im inside bart from Dublín/Pleasanton and do it all the way back

[@ronaldcheng1857]

Those roaring and screeching noises from the train wheels are unforgettable.

[@white93taurusgl]

@lcirej71 The oakland vent. After passing that you are in the Transbay Tube

[@superdave19762008]

I love this long BART Tunnel to San Francisco

[@spankinmeharder]

This is my everyday commute! :)

[@davidnissim589]

The tube itself starts at 2:08, the brief exposed area of the tunnel is an emergency exit right by the bay shore.

[@gwp1915]

I thought that was a pump station

[@geetee5255]

I always was curious about that

[@Norskygutt]

You are right, HaywardEnteratinment! The tube begins exactly at that spot after trains pass through the square concrete-lined subway tunnel underneath the Port of Oakland. The tube ends at 5:28 where trains pass directly below the Ferry Building and transitions to a circular steel-lined subway tunnel beneath Market Street and the Muni Metro tunnels to reach the Embarcadero Station. The transition areas have a short section of conventional track on concrete ties and ballast.

[@Mr_Prospector_]

The Transbay Tube is underwater at the San Francisco Bay. On the WMATA metro, the Green line train goes under the Anacostia River.

[@learnthroughmusicandlyrics6361]

Does it always make that "beep...beep...beep" sound in the driver's cabin whenever the doors are closing? Hope it's not too annoying for the drivers.

[@gothyoda]

I noticed about a 1/4 of the way through the tunnel there's light above the tunnel, is this some sort of emergency exit at Treasure Island? Brrr, just watching this video makes me feel the drop of temperature that I feel when in the tube

[@MeEncantaKiley]

No port of Oakland

[@MIKECNW]

Just thought of something. Don't know how often people pass gas on the train, but if it happens too much, they could put a sign up saying "Don't fart on BART."

[@KrayzieCD]

@white93taurusgl Also have you noticed at that point for a second or two the deafening sound of the train traveling through the tunnel gets quiet? That's how I always knew we were entering the tube. Does it on the SF side too, for leaving the tube.

[@Abracadanie1]

@white93taurusgl The Red Number is the speed the train is designated to go at, the Green is the Actual speed the Train goes, Even in 80 MPH Spots the train hits about 66 the accrual is Normally 4-5 miles below Command Is Designated

[@slicknickxp]

I've noticed that the walkway on the left side of the tunnel looks like it goes down and up in some spots. Any ideas?

[@CallofDutyCat1]

Watching this on BART rn

[@gothyoda]

Yeah, where the walk way "curbs down" are also yellow colored lights which represents where the emergency doors are. Those are used to bored another train if the train you're on breaks down...o.O not the best thing to have on one's mind when 50 or more feet below the sea

[@Grigoriy137]

Super.

[@Am-Not-Jarvis]

What if you were in some undercover racketeering crime thing, and you decided to exit through vents that took you to the tunnel (without you knowing where it would take you.) Imagine ending up in a mysterious, spacious tunnel with all of those sounds.

[@white93taurusgl]

Like the shots of the control console. I have always wondered. What does the red number mean?

[@clarkyjustin]

just last week i went over to sfo chinatown..took the BART. and always wondered why its so noisy..when i took the PATH several years back..i dont think i remember a train being that loud..btw, what sort of training does one must go through in order to work as a TO for BART?

[@YAZZYUTUBE]

Why did the speed only reach 64 when the set point was 80?

[@01hotbone]

yo let me know i'm wondering how it is, before I start working there is that seat is adjustable moving foward or backwords in the a car and c car

[@libbyiscreepin]

so you are telling me that this ride goes under the san francisco bay? wow how cool

[@scottperkins4528]

libby novilla yep

[@transformerfan1212]

Nice vid! I have one ??? How many A-cars are still in service and are there any plans to preserve any BART cars?

[@postman960]

Its a computer controlled system... the reason for 62mph is to keep the trains appropriately spaced apart.

[@paulrom446]

Is Esther's Orbit Room Still off to the right near. West Oakland Station 🚉⛽?

[@JericMEHS90]

@impulsw - Yeah! I used to ride BART from South Hayward to Fremont. Sometimes to place where the A's/Raiders play. Once in a while I go to downtown San Francisco. Embarcadero to Powel Street. I live in San Joaquin County now.

[@lindahappyhour1]

It seems to feel colder when under the bay.

[@postman960]

ive been on a few Bart trains where i have seen the speed hit 73mph on the Fremont line yrs ago.

[@slicknickxp]

The transbay tube isn't so loud anymore, thanks to the rail grinder.

[@Am-Not-Jarvis]

The nosed cars are called "A-cars" and are used 50/50 with the flat "C-cars". C cars are flat so they can be used as both a cab and middle car.

[@slicknickxp]

Front car is a C-car. Those are my favorite cars.

[@paulrom446]

Watching this thing my ears be like........!

[@01hotbone]

is there a lot of room in there, can u adjust the seat and push it back some, from what I have seen the seat looks real close the the consol cant be comfortible are the older A car cab roomier that the new C car cab

[@exxCT]

I've been walking thru that tunnel a lot...

[@chris7400]

exxCT you can walk thru the tunnel

[@paulrom446]

Boop! Boop! Embarcadero Station Embarcadero Station!

[@blount_man]

At @05:25 what part of the tunnel was that

[@adrianroam95]

wanna be a conductor for BART one day lol

[@bentleymilnes1977]

I miss the Bay area I used to live in Martinez California I miss Bart I was born in San Francisco June 10 1977

[@Zephyr_Silver]

Can you make a video like this from Milbrea to Pittsburg/Baypoint?

[@dogman15]

Someone should do a video like this again, but in HD.

[@california_trains5001]

what's that blue spot at around 2:08?

[@california_trains5001]

@@godstatusishere5951 Oh thats pretty awesome. does it lead up into treasure island?

[@CaveManOogaBooga]

Aliens

[@CaveManOogaBooga]

@@california_trains5001 aliens

[@california_trains5001]

@@CaveManOogaBooga 🤨

[@CaveManOogaBooga]

@@california_trains5001 aliens are trying to kill me !

[@scitt001]

@KrayzieCD wow good point ive noticed that

[@zunigafregoso5921]

i been to the transbay tube since 2004

[@richrenwick3123]

zuniga Fregoso I've been since 2002

[@matthewlindstrom8728]

Is this the Fremont line

[@kathleenevans1201]

I rode that route too many times.

[@JericMEHS90]

I saw some kind of "skylight" on 2:10. What was it?

[@gavinguzman8681]

That's where the transbay tube starts. You are officially underwater

[@91puzzlesolver]

@Coastergeekperson04 it also could have gone to daly city

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

It's actually very scary everytime i take this train, thinking that I am under water....

[@devilmaster5586]

You actually are

[@sterlingarcher7101]

Headlights don't seem to go far. What if there's something way ahead? Won't be able to stop in time if you can only see 20 feet ahead of you -_- Glad BART has the new cars in production, though it'll be sad to see the old cars go (if they will be going away)

[@sterlingarcher7101]

Also what do those blue lights mean?

[@DarPower1]

+MLG Doge I told you to shut up!

[@DarPower1]

+MLG Doge I told you to shut up!

[@lolfunnycp]

+MLG Doge i think they are emergency exits

[@BryanzHAn03]

The blue lights are emergency phones.

[@NJTDover]

Kinda spooky. I'd hate to work as a maintenance engineer.

[@cbo7107]

Great Video really shows how long your in the tube thank you

[@matthewlindstrom8728]

This is an underwater tunnel

[@SPS148669]

I would guess the "Chunnel" in europe must be simiiiar but faster speed and longer tunnel.

[@SonomaMom2]

Lord, I’m claustrophobic! Has the train ever broken down in the tube? That would put me in a panic 😭

[@Xstation20]

Yes it has, there is a news story about it on KZbin actually.

[@SUBFORACOOOKIE]

I go here (:

[@CaveManOogaBooga]

Sounds like it’s entering warp

[@Valicore]

Dude, Predator was a documentary about Oakland. J/K LOL

[@Playmoaventurasylecciones]

Bart ❤

[@landsend3417]

They should film a movie scene in there

[@skwyd42]

Lands End Watch THX1138.

[@andrewfutterman3346]

The sound was used in a video game; Dead Space.

[@PSurfliner]

Why only 62 MPH when the line is coded for 80 MPH?

[@m0istl0la97]

To stay in line with other bart trains aheas of it

[@m0istl0la97]

@@thedamntrain222 isnt that a safety issue then?

[@dontusbishop9843]

Hello

[@RockShasta1525]

3:42 cover dem ears

[@HaywardEntertainment]

Turn the playback speed all the way up youl thank me later

[@goldenboi24k]

ROGAN!!!!!

[@mscm1995]

To think, these people make 49,000 a year to do this, better good deal, I'd do it.

[@darrenolsen110]

2001: A Space Odyssey.

[@CaveManOogaBooga]

Haha yea

[@therealchevaun3507]

The

[@Am-Not-Jarvis]

There's 1/3 of a chance it will be headed for SFO, and 2/3 of a chance it's headed for Millbrae.

[@Valicore]

It's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo loud, christ.