Caltrain to Build Accessible Boarding Platforms at San Carlos Station

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May 1, 2009

Caltrain will build mini-high boarding platforms at the San Carlos station to improve accessibility to the train for people who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. The concrete ramps provide level-access to the Bombardier cars, eliminating the need to use a manual lift.

The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10.

During construction, the platform will remain open to customers but the train will stop 150 feet farther south than usual.

To minimize any disturbance to neighbors, construction crews will make every effort work as quickly and quietly as possible. However, neighbors may hear noise from back-up alarms and other construction equipment.

For more information, call the Caltrain construction outreach specialist at 650.508.7726.