Part of a $2.2 billion upgrade and expansion of BART’s new fleet of 775 railcars will improve safety, reliability, and access for all passengers / WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced a $544.6 million loan through the Build America Bureau (the Bureau) to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for 775 new passenger railcars. These new railcars are part of a $2.2 billion expansion and upgrade of the entire BART system that operates 48 million passenger trips annually. By providing Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans and other financing, the Bureau helps communities expedite infrastructure projects and reduce project costs.  (....)