Fatality on Tracks in Atherton

By Bay City News Service

Caltrain has resumed normal service after a man was fatally struck on the tracks in Atherton Sunday afternoon, according to Caltrain officials.

Authorities responded shortly before 1 p.m. to a report of a person struck by southbound train No. 802 in the Atherton Caltrain station, according to Caltrain officials.

Approximately 1,200 people were onboard the train, which experienced 90-minute delays, Caltrain officials said.

At around 1:30 p.m., the northbound track reopened and trains were single tracking in the area.

As of around 5:30 p.m., Caltrain officials said the trains had resumed normal service.

The death is Caltrain’s 11th fatality of the year, officials said.

In 2014, 10 people died on Caltrain tracks, officials said.

photo courtesy Caltrain facebook page