Two Trains Collide in Oakland

By Bay City News

Oakland emergency crews and Amtrak personnel responded to a train crash near Jack London Square station Wednesday night, police said.

Two trains traveling at slow speeds collided near Second and Alice streets, according to emergency officials. No major injuries were reported.

The two lead engines from a San Joaquin line train and a Coast Starlight line train lost contact with the rail. Amtrak reported there were several minor but no life-threatening injuries to passengers and crew.

The Oakland Fire Department reported 16 passengers and crewmembers were injured, with seven transported to hospitals after the 10 p.m. collision at the station, located at 245 Second St. There were no life-threatening injuries and the most serious injury was a broken arm, fire officials said.

Bus service has been set up after rail service into and out of the Amtrak Jack London Square Station in Oakland was temporarily suspended this Thursday morning, Amtrak officials said.

Amtrak has set up bus transportation between Oakland and Emeryville for the first two Capitol Corridor line trains this morning.

Train No. 518, which was scheduled to depart Oakland at 4:30 a.m., and train No. 520 scheduled to leave at 5:40 a.m. will have bus transportation between Oakland and Emeryville.

In Emeryville passengers will be able to board a Capitol Corridor train heading to Sacramento, officials said.

 Crews are removing damaged equipment this morning and will determine if further service adjustments will be necessary for the remainder of the morning commute, officials said.

Amtrak and the Union Pacific Railroad, which owns the tracks, will be working with federal officials to investigate the incident.

Passengers who have paid for travel on canceled trains can contact Amtrak at (800) USA-RAIL to receive refunds without fee or penalty and can rebook their trips, officials said.

Editor's Note: This report was updated 8:22 a.m. Oct. 13 to provide updates to this incident.