Caltrain Employee Injured Near Palo Alto Station

A Caltrain contractor is recovering in the hospital after being injured in Palo Alto early Thursday.

The man, who has not been identified, fell about 25 feet through wood decking on a walkway next to a rail bridge near the California Avenue Station around 1 a.m., Caltrain said.

He suffered serious injuries but is in stable condition at Stanford Medical Center. 

Caltrain is investigating the incident and has suspended construction in the area.

“Safety is always our top priority at Caltrain and we are working diligently to address today’s incident,” Caltrain said in a statement.

Westbound Oregon Expressway was temporarily closed at Bryant Street as well as the northbound and southbound ramps from Alma Street to westbound Oregon, Palo Alto police said.

Update as of 12:30 p.m.: the same roadways remain closed at this time. We still do not have an estimated time for re-opening.

To avoid delays, please continue to take alternate routes. https://t.co/OGXz2SVTfA

— Palo Alto Police (@PaloAltoPolice) August 25, 2022