Traffic & Transit

Vehicle On Tracks In Martinez Delays Capitol Corridor Trains

Trains 538 and 545 were both delayed by the incident, Capitol Corridor reported.

Capitol Corridor's westbound Train 545 and eastbound Train 538 were delayed Thursday evening in Martinez.
Capitol Corridor's westbound Train 545 and eastbound Train 538 were delayed Thursday evening in Martinez. (Maggie Fusek/Patch)

MARTINEZ, CA — Two Capitol Corridor trains were delayed Thursday evening because of a vehicle on the tracks.

Capitol Corridor sent an alert at 5:14 p.m. that eastbound Train 538 was holding in Martinez because of a vehicle on the tracks ahead. The train was back on the move by 5:30 p.m. but was operating about 15 minutes behind schedule.

Westbound Train 545 was also held in Martinez because of the vehicle on the tracks but it was back on the move by 5:34 p.m.— around 25 minutes late.

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