Caltrain to Kick Off Next Phase of CEMOF Work

Beginning this week, Caltrain is kicking off the construction of a maintenance shop and yard in San Jose where it is constructing an equipment, maintenance and operations facility known as “CEMOF.”

This is the fourth of five projects in the facility’s construction, which is expected wrap up in late 2006.

Businesses and residents in the area may notice an increase in materials and equipment deliveries to the site, which is a former Southern Pacific railyard. Trucks making these deliveries will be traveling an approved route along Stockton Avenue and Taylor Street. All construction crew parking will be done on site.

Over the next few weeks, workers will begin grading the CEMOF site in preparation for the track bed and building foundations. This work could release an odor caused by diesel in the soil. On-site air monitoring will be conducted to ensure that operations have no impact on the community.

For questions about CEMOF call the hotline: 1.877.433.0300. For general information about Caltrain call 1.800.660.4287.

7/13/05