Caltrain proposes grade separation options

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Caltrain's launch of electrified service in 2022 is expected to increase train frequency and pose increased safety concerns at grade crossings.Photo – Caltrain Facebook

Caltrain has begun early planning for potential grade separations along its route in preparation for the launch of electrified service in 2022, which is expected to increase train frequency and pose increased safety concerns at grade crossings.

Caltrain yesterday held a meeting to gather public feedback on a potential grade separation at Scott Street in San Bruno, California.

Scott Street options for consideration include creating a bicycle and pedestrian grade separation that would close the street to cars; creating an automobile grade separation; or leaving the street as a grade crossing, Caltrain officials said in a press release.

Grade separations improve safety and rail operations by separating the tracks from cross traffic and preventing access to the tracks, they said.