How long will the gates be down?
On an average, about 38 seconds depending on conditions such as train speeds and the roadway width at the crossing. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) sets minimum times for how long the crossing gates are down. The bells begin a minimum 20 seconds before a train arrives. The gates begin their descent three to five seconds following the bells. The train takes five seconds or more to pass through the crossing and the gates go up within five seconds after the train passes.
