A train stopped on the crossing blocked traffic trying to get in and out of Cabazon for several hours.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that there is a broken-down train on Main Street and Broadway.
Union Pacific told News Channel 3 that the train experienced a cab lighting issue that forced them to stop the train and re-tie the cars so they could get it to operate properly.
The train was moved by 8:10 p.m.
Viewers reported being struck in traffic for several hours.
25th District Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz issued a statement on the train stoppage. In June 2022, Ruiz and the city of Beaumont pressured Union Pacific over a train stoppage that caused a similar traffic issue for over six hours . A similar train stoppage occurred in Beaumont again in July 2022 .
Our crews have received texts from the Banning Unified School District reporting that the traffic impacted its buses.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.
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