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August 10 to August 16, 2019
Construction is advancing along the Caltrain corridor! To accommodate the brand new electric trains, construction crews will began work in the four San Francisco tunnels starting in October 2018. That weekend work has concluded and Caltrain has restored regular weekend service to and from San Francisco
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CONSTRUCTION
South San Francisco Station Improvement Project
Night/Weekend Work
Monday, August 12, to Friday, August 16, crews will begin working on the new platform and access ways. Crews will also continue to install pole foundations and perform utility relocation work in the station area.
Neighbors may hear additional noises from heavy machinery and equipment backup alarms. We apologize for any inconvenience these activities may occur.
Traffic Notices
Poletti Way Traffic Notice
After the completion of the South San Francisco Station Project, Poletti Way will become a two-way street, with the Southbound lane being reserved for buses serving passengers at the new South San Francisco Station.
Linden Avenue Grade Crossing
Caltrain will continue installation of overhead wire along the corridor in South San Francisco as part of Caltrain Electrification. Vehicles may experience short delays at the Linden Avenue grade crossing during wire installation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information on Caltrain Electrification, please visit
www.CalMod.org
.
25th Avenue Grade Separation Project
Night/Weekend Work
At night on Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16, installation of the retaining wall panels may occur between the pedestrian underpass to 28th Avenue. Also at night on Friday, August 16, crews may ve doing grout work at E. 25th Avenue.
Construction Work
Monday, August 12
to Friday, August 16:
- Leslie Street: Crews will be welding rail. The street may be temporarily closed for approximately one and a half weeks (for more information, click here.)
- Pedestrian Underpass north: Crews will be working on the platform deck and stairs, forming footing and installing rebar; the retaining walls, including installing rebar and wall panels; and excavating, backfilling, and grading.
- 28th Avenue: Crews will remove some surface features and work on the bent cap, forming one side, pouring cement and closing a form. They will also work on the outer ramp wall.
- 31st Avenue: Crews will be constructing retaining walls, forming the wall, drilling piles, and mobilizing equipment. Please note, trucks may be used to remove the dirt.
- 10th to 14th Avenues: Crews may even out soil distributed in this location, install a drainage ditch to prevent any excess runoff, and hydroseed. Soil was originally distributed in this location in preparation for a future set-out track as a previous one was removed due to the grade separation project. No set-out track installation will ooccur, as a construction contract has not been issued. A community meeting on this future project was held on June 11, 2019. For more information, visit www.Caltrain.com/HP_Set-OutTrack. Please note that Caltrain Electrification crews will be utilizing the area between 9th and 14th Avenues as a pole laydown area. Crews will utilize the area to load poles on to a construction flat car via crane and then install those poles on completed foundations along the right-of-way. The work will take approximately 3-4 weekends before the end of the year, and then two weekends next year. Work hours will be primarily during evening, weekend hours. During this time, there may be some noise from backup alarms and limited light as cranes and equipment turn. For more information on Caltrain Electrification, please visit www.CalMod.org/Construction or sign-up to receive notices as www.CalMod.org/Get-Involved.
- Parking lots near 31st Avenue to the east of Hillsdale Station: Crews will be conducting AT&T utility relocation work.
PG&E Pipeline Work
PG&E began the final stage of work on its gas line relocation on July 15, which includes the closure of Pacific Blvd. and intermittent lane closures on S. Delaware (between 25th and 28th Avenues) for up to seven weeks (more information here). PG&E is anticipated to re-run gas through the line at the end of August which will likeley result in the smell of gas in the air for one or two days. This work is expected between Friday, August 16 and Tuesday, august 20. PG&E will notice the community with the exact date.
On Saturday, August 10 to Friday, August 16, 2019, there will be no access to the Caltrain temporary parking lot from 31st Avenue. Vehicles can access the lot from 28th Avenue at S. Delaware. Please note some spaces in the temporary parking lot located on the eastside of the Hillsdale Station will be unavailable due to the construction work.
We apologize for any inconvenience while this important safety improvement project is being constructed.
Background
Caltrain, in cooperation with the City of San Mateo, will raise the tracks and slightly lower the road (grade separate) at E. 25th Avenue in San Mateo. This will improve safety for both motorists and pedestrians, and it will reduce local traffic congestion in San Mateo. In addition, the project
will create new east-west street connections at 28th and 31st Avenues; and as part of the project improvements, Caltrain will build a new elevated Hillsdale Station with updated amenities at E. 28th Avenue.
In order to maintain regular train service, some activities will be conducted during nights and weekends, outside of normal train service hours. Neighbors may experience construction noise and light during these times. Please note that the Hillsdale Station will temporarily close in late 2019 for six months for the building of the new elevated Hillsdale Station. To learn more, please join us for a Virtual Town Hall on July 31. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2021.
How to Stay Informed
For more information on the 25
th
Avenue Grade Separation Project, please visit
www.Caltrain.com/25thgs
. For questions about the project, please call the Caltrain Construction Hotline at 650.508.7726 or email
SMgradesep@Caltrain.com
.
Positive Train Control (PTC) Project
Weekend/Night Work
Caltrain will conduct PTC testing on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15, using a test train from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. at various locations along the corridor
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Weekday Work
None.
Background
Caltrain is continuing work on its Positive Train Control (PTC) Project-an advanced signal system that will equip the corridor with federally-mandated safety technology. For more information on the PTC project, please visit
www.Caltrain.com/PTC. For questions
about the project, please call the Caltrain Construction Hotline at 650.508.7726 or email PTC@Caltrain.com.
Caltrain Electrification
Caltrain Electrification
Caltrain
Electrification is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization program which will electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco's 4th and King Caltrain Station to approximately the Tamien Caltrain Station.
The primary purpose of Caltrain Electrification is to improve Caltrain system performance, reduce long-term environmental impact by reducing noise, improving regional air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. An electrified Caltrain system would better address Peninsula commuters' vision of increased service and improved travel times in an environmentally friendly and reliable way. This also is expected to help accommodate increase system ridership through improved system operations.
For information on upcoming community construction update meetings, please visit the Caltrain Electrification Project events page at
http://CalMod.org/Events.
San Francisco
On August 10 through August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail and install impedance bonds. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During construction motorists and pedestrians may experience intermittent delays while crews move equipment through at-grade crossings.
During work hours at the San Francisco station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Brisbane
On August 10 through August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail and install impedance bonds. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During construction motorists and pedestrians may experience intermittent delays while crews move equipment through at-grade crossings.
During work hours at the Brisbane station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
South San Francisco
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to install ductbank, rebar and manholes at the Traction Power Substation facility in the South San Francisco Caltrain Station parking lot. Caltrain will be working during the night to install impedance bonds and install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During construction motorists and pedestrians may experience intermittent delays while crews move equipment through at-grade crossings.
During work hours at the South San Francisco station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
San Bruno
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install impedance bonds and install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During construction motorists and pedestrians may experience intermittent delays while crews move equipment through at-grade crossings.
During work hours at the San Bruno station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Millbrae
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During construction motorists and pedestrians may experience intermittent delays while crews move equipment through at-grade crossings.
During work hours at the Millbrae station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Burlingame
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During construction motorists and pedestrians may experience intermittent delays while crews move equipment through at-grade crossings.
During work hours at the Burlingame station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
San Mateo
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on poles and install equipment on the rail. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During construction motorists and pedestrians may experience intermittent delays while crews move equipment through at-grade crossings.
Caltrain electrification crews have permanently closed parking spaces #322-343 and #412-421 in the southern portion of the Hillsdale Station parking lot in order to construct a paralleling station which will help regulate power to the new electric trains. Parking spaces #344-357 and #390-411, also located in the southern portion of the Hillsdale Station parking lot have been temporarily fenced off in order for crews to install a staging area to support this construction. The temporary parking closures will last until late 2019. For additional information about the parking closures at Hillsdale station, please visit our
Resources
page.
During work hours at the San Mateo station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287. Belmont
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During work hours at the Belmont station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
San Carlos
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During work hours at the San Carlos station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Redwood City
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to install ductbank and manholes at the Switching Station facility and prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During work hours at the Redwood City station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Unincorporated San Mateo County
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
Atherton
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to prune and remove trees along the project route. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During work hours at the Atherton station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Menlo Park
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During work hours at the Menlo Park station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Palo Alto
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During work hours at the Palo Alto station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Mountain View
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities. Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During work hours at the Mountain View station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Sunnyvale
On August 10 to August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to install foundations, install duct banks and manholes and perform work on the transformer at the Paralleling Station facility and locate underground utilities. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations, locate underground utilities, relocate signal cables and install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
Caltrain Electrification crews have permanently closed parking spaces #421-436, #452-455, and #458-463 in the northern portion of the Sunnyvale Station parking lot in order to construct a paralleling station which will help regulate power to the new electric trains. Parking spaces #437-441, #456-457, and #464-472, also located in the northern portion of the Sunnyvale Station parking lot, will be temporarily fenced off in order for crews to install a staging area to support this construction. Four (4) ADA parking stalls will be temporarily re-located to the north end of the parking lot adjacent to the northern sidewalk ramp. The temporary parking closures will last from April 8 until late 2019. To learn more about staging area construction activities, please visit our
Resources
page.
During work hours at the Santa Clara station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Santa Clara
On August 10 through August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to install foundations, install conduit, install signal equipment and locate underground utilities. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations, locate underground utilities, install conduit, install equipment on the rail and relocate signal cables. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
Caltrain Electrification crews have begun staging materials and equipment between the Santa Clara Station and the College Park Station in San Jose. Construction staging will occur along the Caltrain right-of-way south of the Santa Clara Station. Caltrain has temporarily closed parking spaces #256-269 and #277-290 at the Santa Clara station for crews to stage equipment. The temporary closures will last until late summer 2019. To learn more about staging area construction activities, please visit our
Resources
page.
During work hours at the Santa Clara station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
San Jose
On August 10 through August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to locate underground utilities, install conduit, install signal equipment, install rebar at the Traction Power Substation facility, and install ductbank and manholes at Paralleling Station facility. Caltrain will be working during the night to relocate signal cables, install conduit and install equipment on the rail. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
Caltrain Electrification crews have begun staging materials and equipment between the Santa Clara Station and the College Park Station in San Jose. Construction staging will occur along the Caltrain right-of-way south of the Santa Clara Station. Caltrain has temporarily closed parking spaces #256-269 and #277-290 at the Santa Clara station for crews to stage equipment. The temporary closures will last until late summer 2019. To learn more about staging area construction activities, please visit our
Resources
page.
During work hours at the San Jose stations, all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
Work has begun getting Caltrain's Central Equipment Maintenance and Operations Facility (CEMOF) ready for electrification. Modifications to the facility need to be made before the arrival of electric trainsets in order to properly perform maintenance on the vehicles. Work will include excavation and pit lengthening.
On Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16, Caltrain will be working during the day to begin construction staging within the facility, begin sawcutting into the asphalt, and potholing for utilities. W
ork hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.
MAINTENANCE
Caltrain will perform routine maintenance at several locations next week. To avoid disruptions to service, the work will mainly take place Saturday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. For more information about this type of work, click
here, or call 650.660.4287.
San Francisco to San Jose
Saturday, August 10, to Friday, August 16,
crews will pressure wash and perform janitorial work at Caltrain stations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations.
Saturday, August 10, to Friday, August 16,
crews will weld and grind rail at various locations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations. The welding crew uses air compressors, gas-powered generators, small power tools, electric-arc welders and propane heaters. Neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
Tuesday August 13 and Thursday, August 14, crews may be taking soil and well samples at various locations in Brisbane.
Brisbane to San Bruno
Saturday, August 10, to Friday, August 16,
crews will resurface rail between the Brisbane and San Bruno stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to replace resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
San Bruno to Burlingame
Saturday, August 10, to Friday, August 16, crews will resurface rail between the San Bruno and Burlingame stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
San Mateo: Set Out Track Area
Crews may even out soil distributed in this location, install a drainage ditch to prevent any excess runoff, and hydroseed.
No set-out track installation work will occur, as a construction contract has not been issued. A community meeting on this future project was held on June 11, 2019. For more information visit
www.Caltrain.com/HP_Set-OutTrack.
San Carlos
The San Carlos Transit Village project is continuing work on new pedestrian pathways surrounding the San Carlos Caltrain Depot Plaza as the final phases of site improvements are completed. Crews will be temporarily redirecting plaza access (between the station and El Camino Real). The area below the tracks will continue to be kept clear to allow travel to opposite sides of the tracks. Please allow yourself extra time accessing and leaving the station.
Dumbarton Rail Corridor
The San Mateo County Transit District has entered into a partnership with Cross Bay Transit Partners to explore improving transportation along the Dumbarton Rail Corridor. You may notice crews along the corridor assessing the condition of the route. The information gathered will help inform the existing conditions analysis.
Mountain View to Santa Clara
Saturday, August 10, to Friday, August 16, crews will resurface rail between the Mountain View and Santa Clara stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
Santa Clara Soil Relocation
Starting as early as Thursday, June 20, crews will distribute soil inside the Caltrain right-of-way near Mead Avenue and Bowers Avenue to raise the level of the ground to be the same level as the tracks to reduce future flooding. Work hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Crews will take steps to minimize impacts from the movement of soil, which will be brought to the site by train. Construction vehicles such as a sheep's foot and bulldozer may be used. Grading will occur, and measures to insure drainage is maintained will be taken. Work is anticipated to take approximately three weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause
Santa Clara to San Jose
Saturday, July August 10, to Friday, August 16,
crews will change ties between the Lawrence and Tamien stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to replace cross ties, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
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