In Burlingame, neighbors are concerned about plans to build a power substation near their homes.

Caltrain needs to install what is called a power paralleling station as part of a massive effort to bring electric train service to the Peninsula.

Caltrain is well on its way to putting electric train service along the Peninsula and that comes with some growing pains.

As part of its almost $2 billion plan to install electric train service along the Peninsula, Caltrain needs to build 10 power substations along the route.

One of the power paralleling stations needs to be placed in Burlingame near California Drive, but neighbors in the area are not thrilled about having a 60-foot electrical tower near their homes.

But Caltrain may have already taken steps to address the problem. After hearing from neighbors and consulting with Burlingame, the transit agency has identified a new location for the tower.

The new site would be across the tracks from the original location near a Burlingame facility in a mostly industrial area. 

There are still details to iron out, but some neighbors seemed happy with the change.

A final decision on the new tower location could happen later this month.

Caltrain hopes to begin service on its new electric trains in 2022.

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