Stalled Train Delays Pass Area Traffic

BEAUMONT, CA—Traffic delays Thursday at several Beaumont intersections were again due to a stalled train.

The train was blocking crossings At Pennsylvania, California and Veile avenues, Beaumont police said.

As of 3:23 p.m., a Union Pacific team was at the scene making repairs to the train after it suffered a mechanical emergency.

"Please avoid the area," police said. "There is currently no ETA on when the crossings will reopen."

According to a 5:09 p.m. police update, the train was cleared from the crossings.

Union Pacific did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In recent years, Banning and Beaumont motorists have endured hours-long traffic jams due to train trouble. RELATED: Pass Area Traffic Jams Caused By Stopped Trains: Feds Offer Help