Skip to Content
Streetsblog San Francisco home
Streetsblog San Francisco home
Log In
Muni

Muni Metro “Double Berthing” Delayed Again — Wait Until November

Muni has yet again postponed the launch of simultaneously loading two trains in each of its Metro stations, also known as "double berthing." We last reported that the practice was supposed to begin this month, but SFMTA spokesperson Paul Rose said the new timeline is "early November," with no specific date set yet.

While Muni riders salivate for what might seem like a simple step that would speed up underground boardings, Muni Operations Director John Haley has cited "issues with the platform signs and trains" for the delays. Apparently, setting up the software to work with the automatic train control system is turning out to be quite a challenge.

Originally, double berthing was supposed to launch in October 2012. Now, we can only hope it will launch before the new light rail fleet starts running.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA Staff, Prefering Muni Cuts, Vetoes Charging for Sunday Street Parking

The agency that is supposed to care about equity has taken free Sunday/evening parking changes off the table

February 14, 2025

Oakland Advocates Demand a Safer Harrison Street

For 15 years, Oakland has talked about making Harrison from 27th to I-580 safer. But next to nothing has happened on the ground

February 14, 2025
See all posts