MARTINEZ — The Contra Costa County health department’s hazardous-materials crew responded to a report of a spill at the train station that led to its closure for several hours Monday, authorities said.
In social-media posts Monday afternoon, a department-affiliated account shared word of the station’s closure, saying train passengers would board and disembark at Ferry Street, near a road crossing by the old station depot nearby. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to an investigation in the 600 block of Marina Vista shortly before 3:05 p.m. with two engines, a battalion chief and other hazmat related equipment.
In related social-media posts, Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor said shortly before 5:45 p.m. that riders would make transfers at the line’s Stockton and Sacramento stations. There were no immediate reports of injuries, or the exact circumstances that led to the station closure. The health department said it would provide updates.ALERT: As of 4:05 PM PT, due to fire department activity, trains at Martinez will stop near the old station depot and use the Ferry Street road crossing until further notice. We will provide updates as information becomes available.