Starting last month, the Union Pacific railroad began running trains at 11pm and 3am through Downtown, Japantown, Hensley and Ryland neighborhoods. Apparently during some nights the trains run at 11pm, 2am, 3am, and 4am--making it very difficult for residents to sleep and potentially impacting property values. The only solution proposed so far is creating a quiet zone by installing millions of dollars worth of equipment at 19 crossings. Unfortunately, that won't be happening anytime soon.
If you are in an impacted area, you can access the petition over here asking the Union Pacific to return to regular operating hours:
https://www.change.org/p/zoe-lofgren-stop-the-union-pacific-late-night-trains-through-historic-san-jose-neighborhoods
Ummm. You bought near railroad tracks. Railroad tracks were there first. Your HOA's should pay for the costly installation of safety equipment so the trains do not have to sound their horns going through downtown.
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