Union Pacific Says Rail Line Near Elk Grove Could Re-OpenFebruary 14, 2017 | Julia MitricThe rail company says its crews are working to clear two more train cars off the track so they can re-build the track structure and then replace the track. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Repair Work Closes Calvine Road At Railroad CrossingSeptember 12, 2016 | Steve MilneA major thoroughfare in Elk Grove and South Sacramento County will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Monday. Work crews will block Calvine Road from Power Inn to Elk Grove-Florin roads so that they can repair tracks at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Amtrak Train Hits, Kills Pedestrian In BerkeleyFebruary 9, 2016(AP) - Officials say an Amtrak train struck and killed a man as he was trying to cross the tracks in Berkeley.
State GovernmentProtesters Challenge Safety Of Increased Oil Shipments By RailJuly 10, 2014 | Max PringleWhile plans to increase oil transports by rail are drawing protests, one lawmaker is pushing legislation that he says will make such shipments safer.
