Caltrain Emergency Preparedness Drill Saturday in Redwood City

Caltrain and SamTrans will conduct an emergency preparedness drill 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on the train tracks behind Costco in Redwood City on Saturday, Nov. 2.

The exercise will be held on a rail spur that is not used for regular train service. 

This annual drill supports Caltrain’s emergency preparedness efforts by providing an opportunity to train with local public safety agencies on how to respond to a rail emergency.

During the drill, nearby residents and businesses will see a locomotive with passenger cars, as well as police and fire personnel and vehicles with lights and occasional sirens. A SamTrans bus also will be used in the drill.

There will be no disruption to traffic or train service during the drill. Neighbors and residents are being notified in advance. On-lookers will not be allowed into the area where the drill is being conducted.