An evening commute along the Peninsula turned into a long wait for hundreds of Caltrain passengers Wednesday after a train struck a vehicle at a railroad crossing in Burlingame.
The incident happened on September 2, 2026, at the Broadway grade crossing in Burlingame during the evening rush. Passenger reports indicated that northbound Caltrain No. 147 was involved in the vehicle strike, while other trains were held at nearby stations as crews and authorities responded.
Caltrain confirmed a major service disruption in the Burlingame area, with delays of 60 minutes or more affecting trains systemwide. The disruption left passengers waiting at stations including Hillsdale as crews worked to manage the situation and restore service.
Initial passenger accounts suggested that the vehicle was struck by the train at the Broadway crossing. Some reports indicated that the car may have been pushed onto the tracks after being rear-ended by another vehicle, but that detail had not been independently confirmed by authorities at the time of reporting.
Importantly, available reports indicated that the person in the vehicle appeared to be okay and that there were no reported fatalities from the collision. These details came from passengers and community reports rather than a formal police statement, so further confirmation may follow.
The incident caused significant frustration for commuters traveling between San Francisco and communities along the Peninsula. Videos and passenger accounts showed large crowds waiting as trains remained stopped or moved slowly through the affected area.
Caltrain’s disruption serves as another reminder of the risks at grade crossings, where road traffic and trains operate in close proximity. The investigation into the Burlingame incident and the exact circumstances surrounding the vehicle strike remain ongoing.
Further information about injuries, responsibility for the collision and the full circumstances of the incident had not been publicly confirmed at the time of publication.