Caltrain Service Disrupted in Palo Alto After Fatal Incident on Tracks

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 13, 2024) — Caltrain service was disrupted Friday morning in Palo Alto following a reported death on the tracks near the California Avenue station. The Caltrain accident occurred around 9:20 a.m., causing several trains to halt service and off-load passengers as a precaution.
A train operator spotted an object on the tracks, managing to stop the train before reaching the location. Transit police are currently investigating the situation, including reviewing surveillance footage to determine if the death was the result of a train strike.
Further details have yet to be released as the investigation continues.
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