Advocates emphasize the need for a safe trail to Mossbrae Falls as hikers frequently access the location via hazardous train tracks, leading to dangerous encounters with freight trains. Train engineers report multiple near misses during their runs on this narrow stretch of track, raising concerns about potential tragedies involving unsuspecting families. The picturesque falls attract nearly 30,000 visitors annually, mostly through unlawful means. Outdoor enthusiasts have urged Union Pacific Railroad to partner with the city for a safer, accessible path for years, but progress remains slow.
"Each month that goes by without a real construction timeline, lives are put at risk," a train union representative said.
"Every single time, it's a near miss" of a train hitting a person, said Ryan Snow, the California state chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. "Multiple near misses, every single run. My nightmare is that a family that isn't paying attention gets hit."
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