What is "ebart"

eBART is an expansion for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system under construction in the East Bay. The plan calls for diesel multiple unit (DMU) light rail train service to be implemented from the existing Pittsburg/Bay Point station. Unlike the traditional rapid transit BART system which uses rails set to gauge, eBART will be a standard gauge branch line not utilizing third rail power delivery, thus creating a break-of-gauge. The first phase of the expansion will proceed for approximately east along the State Route 4 corridor to the city of Antioch at a Hillcrest Avenue station. Revenue service is projected to begin by May 2018.