Caltrain collides with a car, causing major delays near Churchill Avenue in Palo Alto, USA

On November 5, 2026, in Palo Alto, California, USA, @Ssienby1 shared a video showing the aftermath of a collision between a Caltrain and a passenger vehicle. In the video, debris from the vehicle and the train's cab is scattered across the tracks, while a railway signal post appears to have been knocked over. According to reports, a southbound Caltrain struck a passenger vehicle near the Churchill Avenue crossing in Palo Alto at approximately 6:40 p.m. during the evening commute. Fortunately, the driver managed to escape the vehicle before the impact. The collision prompted an emergency response and caused significant disruptions to Caltrain services, leaving commuters stranded aboard delayed trains.