Two arrested for ‘surfing’ atop San Diego commuter train - Trains

Published
January 13, 2026
Location
San Diego, California
Del Mar area of the incident
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Incident type
Transit, Shooting

Summary

Bus Crash San Diego California in San Diego, California: Two 18-year-olds were arrested in San Diego for trespassing on a San Diego commuter train. They were cited for trespassing on railroad property and released. The Coaster operator stated they would press charges to the full extent of the law. The incident mirrors subway surfing incidents in NYC, which had five deaths in 2025.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
San Diego Named in reporting
Email Newsletter Named in reporting
Brad Ellgen Named in reporting
Mary Dover Named in reporting
Penn Access Named in reporting
History Through Named in reporting

Original reporting

Two arrested for ‘surfing’ atop San Diego commuter train - Trains

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