SMART Cancels Selected Weekday Train Trips Due To Coronavirus​

Novato CA

18 March, 2020

10:41 AM

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NORTH BAY, CA — A day after canceling weekend train service, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit also canceled selected weekday train trips in response to the new coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place orders for Marin and Sonoma counties. The district has temporarily canceled the following train trips: Southbound 7:10 a.m. out of the Sonoma County Airport station Northbound 8:46 a.m. out of the Larkspur stationSouthbound 4:29 p.m. out of the Sonoma County Airport station Northbound 6:05 p.m. out of the Larkspur stationThe schedule change is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice, SMART officials announced Tuesday evening. The adjusted weekday schedule was based on ridership demand. These trips were temporarily canceled to minimize impacts to the overall schedule. Don't miss local and statewide news about coronavirus developments and precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. On Monday, SMART canceled weekend train service through at least April 5. "SMART continues to monitor this dynamic situation and will make adjustments as necessary, on a day-to-day basis," SMART officials said. "SMART is committed to providing an essential public transit service for the North Bay, with the health and safety of the community and SMART staff as our top priority. " View the SMART train schedule. Related coverage: SMART Cancels Weekend Train Service Due To CoronavirusSonoma County Shelter-in-Place Order Takes Effect: CoronavirusMarin Under Shelter In Place Order As Coronavirus Cases Go UpCoronavirus: 'Shelter In Place' Order Issued For Much Of Bay Area