Construction and Maintenance Updates | Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit
SMART Train crosses Haystack Bridge in Petaluma.

Construction and Maintenance Updates

The latest construction updates on SMART projects can be found on this page. 

For questions regarding construction activities, please contact Allison Mattioli, Communications and Marketing Specialist at amattioli@sonomamarintrain.org.

To sign up to receive periodic email updates on construction activities for specific SMART projects, please click the link(s) below:

Santa Rosa Downtown station

SMART is currently working to repair a system issue at the at-grade crossing at 9th Street in Downtown Santa Rosa. Until the repair is complete, federal regulations require train engineers to sound the train horn, and operate at reduced speeds despite the establishment of a Quiet Zone. Repairs are scheduled to take place on Friday, October 13, and are anticipated to be complete in one day.
 
We understand this is disruptive, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.  Thank you for your patience as our team works to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Healdsburg station

A Request for Qualifications for design and construction of the Healdsburg Extension was released in March 2025, and awarded to Stacy Whitbeck/Herzog, a joint venture, in September 2025. 

Construction on the Healdsburg extension project is anticipated to begin in January 2026, with anticipated completion in 2028.

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Windsor station

The Windsor station opened for passenger service on Saturday, May 31.

Track scrubbing

Track scrubbing, a maintenance process that cleans the railroad tracks, takes place weekly as part of routine maintenance along the entire rail line. Additional cleaning may occur as needed based on track conditions and environmental factors affecting the railway. During this process, you may notice vehicle lights and hear grinding sounds.
 
  • To view previous updates, please click here.

Petaluma North station

The Petaluma North station opened on Friday, January 10, 2025.  The pathway is now open. 

  • To view previous updates, please click here.