1000’s of spectators lined up alongside the tracks of a number of Caltrain stations on the Peninsula over the weekend to witness the festive Vacation Practice on its southbound journey.
The practice was decked out in brilliant, colourful lights that twinkled towards the boring, silver metallic of the automobiles. Youngsters erupted in cheers as they had been greeted by Santa Claus waving from the practice.
The practice set off Saturday from San Francisco, stopping at San Mateo, Redwood Metropolis, Mountain View and Santa Clara stations. Nonetheless, the route didn’t go completely easily.
Spectators line up trackside on the Caltrain Santa Clara Station on Saturday in anticipation of the arrival of the lighted Vacation Practice and maybe a wave from Santa. (Caltrain through Bay Metropolis Information)
A automobile that was caught on the tracks at Churchill Avenue in Palo Alto triggered the practice to reach almost one hour later than scheduled on the remaining two stops.
“A grinch caused some delays but we’re on the way now,” Caltrain mentioned in an replace on the social media web site X.
The Vacation Practice is barely delayed! However we’re coming with the entire vacation crew and Santa too! pic.twitter.com/A2mP3577qs
— Caltrain (@Caltrain) December 8, 2024
A tow truck obtained onto the scene and was capable of take away it from the tracks, “a holiday towing miracle,” Caltrain wrote in a publish on X.
The Vacation Practice repeated the run once more Sunday, this time stopping at Millbrae, Burlingame, Menlo Park and Sunnyvale stations.