From the Satellite view, it seems that Miller Milling (2201 E 7th St, Oakland, CA 94606) is likely responsible as they have a row of train cars by their plant.

We just moved to the corner of Channel Way and Glascock and in the last four weeks have been awoken by these trains at least twice a week. The noise is tremendous in the middle of the night.

You moved to an industrial neighborhood... what did you expect?

BTW... that bump bump bump as you drove to your place... was your car going over the train tracks.

@sheeesh! expected quiet during non-business hours, especially in an industrial/business zone

@sheeesh! By the fact that flagman5 and I live here it is not an purely an industrial neighborhood anymore. There are a significant number of residences here. While I understand that there are businesses here that will be making more noise than in other neighborhoods, the fact that the train tracks running down the middle of our street are only used between midnight and 3am should be addressed.

Yes, the train services Miller Milling and the horn blasts are in accordance to Federal law. The engineer has to blast 'one long, one short, one long, at every intersection. Lancaster, Derby, Peterson and 29th/23rd/Park.
That train has been going down those tracks for 60 + years? Sheeeesh?

Remember in the U.S. the power order is Mother Nature- the railroad- the federal govt- the state govt- local govt then us 'peons'

FKelly In 6 months you will sleep through the train.

You may want to look up what is allowed in Industrial neighborhoods... hint... noise is allowed anytime of day (or night). Residential neighborhood have set time limits

Sheeesh has lived in Jingletown for 30+ years, I have lived here for 19 yrs. If you bought at the Estuary then you signed forms stating you know about the train . Sheeesh & I have been working with UPRR since 2009 to get the train quieter. Nada, Nyet, No Go, No Way.......

I've lived here since the early 80's... 30+ years... one gets used to the trains. They've been here for a long time, likely longer than the 60 years CJ says. They also used to run much more, as businesses have left they are slowly dwindling.

Miller Milling would LOVE to have the train run during the day. Pre 2009 the Friday run was at noon. The train sat on Glascock for an hour+ trying to get across the 29th Junction. It would block the entire length of Glascock.

Those lights by the 7-11... They were put in 6 months ago. I have seen the idiots racing in front of the train trying to get to or from Park St Bridge, Even with the new lights flashing.

Miller Milling just did some earthquake upgrades and have a new 25 yr lease on their property. They ain't going anywhere.

"Nada, Nyet, No Go, No Way...."

I'll say... you've heard the expression "railroaded"?

The train guys are supposed to honk all the way down the street, only one of the engineers follows that particular rule which wakens neighbors (not to mention the noise of the train). CJ and I have been trying to change that, but with little luck. Also they are unlikely to change their schedule... think of the problems it would cause to have a multi car train going down Glasscock and across 29th Ave during working hours. If... they got across 29th... they would soon go back to their nighttime runs.

thanks for the information.

sounds like the law is on the bad guy's side

the only way it seems, is to write to Miller Milling's customers, inform them of this ridiculous situation and ask them to not buy from Miller Milling. If Miller Milling is closed down, the trains should stop.

OAK 311 has referred this issue to NUISANCE, ABATEMENT. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

guys please ignore sheeesh, he's a notorious troll who attempts to derail every issue people report on this site. he's done this to me before too. just ignore him. he's one of those folks who wants to keep oakland in the terrible state it's in and fight any efforts to try and actually clean it up and make it habitable again for normal folks who dont like being woken up at 3 o clock in the morning by 150 decibel blasts of unnecessary noise

btw, if this is the cemex plant, i've actually had some luck after contacting them via e-mail (I had to send a LOT of e-mails as a lot of the emails they list on their sites are no longer active) to resolve a noise issue I had with them before using a very loud signal that could be heard all the way from my apartment in Alameda halfway to the south shore. They actually replaced the signal with a quieter one that is no longer audible over here after I complained to them. Try reaching out to them via e-mail and see if that helps

Dear TheyreCensoring,
Sheeseh was not a troll but an active member of the Jingletown community.

He passed away from complications caused by the flu, a week ago. He has left a large empty hole in our community. His knowledge of City, laws, rules and regulations was unlimited. Yes, sometimes his comments were harsh, I would mention that to him on our daily meetings while walking our dogs . We were a great team, making positive changes in this neighborhood, while being a voice for residents who have lived here for decades.

Don't worry, your feelings won't be hurt anymore.

Cynthia

I didn't know sheeeesh! in person and wasn't aware that he passed away. Sorry for your loss, Cynthia.

Unfortunately he did have a habit of trolling people on this site whenever they reported noise issues, usually saying something along the lines of how we shouldn't have moved here and dismissing/downplaying our well-merited complaints. He did this to me and many others, hence why I called him a troll and advised others to ignore him when he did this.

It's unfortunate that he passed away but I stand by what I said.

Sheeseh was not a troll. Trolls sit at computers and rant, yet never move away from their screens. Sheesh came to every neighborhood clean up, he came to every NCPC meeting for our beat, he met with City officials to make sure our neighborhood was heard. He rented his units at below market rate to people who would get involved in our community. Yes, Sheesh was combative, overly so, and I was always on him to tone it down. But he was not a troll, he was passionate about this neighborhood he lived in for 38 years.

I now invite you to come out to the Jingletown streets and engage in Jingletown events,. Face to face with your neighbors.

Cynthia
( If you live in this neighborhood, you will recognize my name)

should probably close this since this is old and probably not a big issue anymore