SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Eleven protesters were arrested on the Caltrain tracks Friday morning after they halted train service in San Francisco.
The protests were in response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
The protestors began standing on the tracks on 16th street near Mississippi Street at around 8:30 a.m. and immediately halted service.
In photos posted to Twitter and other social media sites, protestors can be seen linking arms with PVC-pipe that has the word “RESIST” spray-painted on the pipes.
Normal service resumed at 11:30 a.m. after police cleared the tracks and that BART, SamTrans and Muni will continue to provide mutual aid for a short time.
The transit service said while they respect people’s right to peacefully protest, they want to stress that blocking the tracks is not only illegal but also very dangerous for both the trespassers and riders on the trains.
No plans have been made yet regarding service for the potential protests tomorrow during the Women’s March around the Bay Area.Stay with KRON4 News for updates
All trains holding in San Francisco due to trespassers on the tracks. #Caltrain— Caltrain (@Caltrain) January 20, 2017
Here’s a pic of the protesters locking arms on the #Caltrain tracks in SF right now. Service stopped near 16th. Expect major delays. https://t.co/KUHaXqS7uy— Robin Winston (@RobinWinstonTV) January 20, 2017
#MajorProblem According to passengers on #Caltrain. Protectors are blocking the tracks near 16th in SF. Expect major delays. https://t.co/5EqOlRY7jc— Robin Winston (@RobinWinstonTV) January 20, 2017