BART will operate its old fleet of rail cars for the final time on Saturday.
According to the transit agency, a celebratory event will take place at MacArthur Station in Oakland, which will be open to the public beginning at noon. There will be a raffle of memorabilia, BART merchandise sales, food trucks, activity tables and more.
The event will be followed by the old cars’ final runs along the original stretch of BART track connecting Oakland’s MacArthur station to the Fremont station. Visitors must pay the regular BART fare for their ride.
There will be three trains running for the event. The first train to leave will be an express train for VIPs and others who want a faster ride. The bus runs without stops from MacArthur Station to Bay Fair Station and back.
The other two trains run from MacArthur Station to Fremont Station, making all stops.
“These rail cars are part of the history of the Bay Area,” Bob Powers, BART general manager, said in a statement. “While we are excited to modernize the system, we recognize the profound cultural importance of these cars, and we want to celebrate their rich history and give them a proper send-off.”
