Caltrain Plans Emergency Response Drill Coming Up

MENLO PARK, CA — This is a drill. But what if?

Caltrain will be conducting a simulation emergency exercise along the rail line parallel to Bohannon Drive on running from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. But the latest is, the date will be determined. It was postponed from Saturday.

During the exercise, traffic will be controlled as emergency vehicles are expected to be entering and exiting the area. If necessary, flaggers will facilitate alternating one-way traffic. Parking in the area will be limited to accommodate emergency response vehicles to play out a simulated emergency.

The exercise will include a simulated train derailment with fires involving a train locomotive.

Volunteers will also be onsite acting as injured and frightened passengers. The exercise train will be staged near 4000 Campbell Ave. and will be coordinated with Caltrain’s local emergency responders as required by law.

Emergency responder preparedness is intended to address unintentional acts as well as intentional events such as terrorism. This year’s exercise will include two adjacent city emergency responders from San Francisco and San Mateo counties.

Questions about the exercise will be fielded by the Caltrain Customer Service team reached at 800-660-4287.