Protest closes West Oakland BART station

BART’s West Oakland station is closed until further notice because of a vigil and protest Thursday evening, BART officials said.

The station was closed as of 6:22 p.m. and trains are running through the station.

BART officials said protesters are blocking the faregates and it’s become an unsafe situation for passengers.

Parallel bus service is available on Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus Nos. 14, 29 and 62.