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Caltrain is the commuter rail system serving San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties that spans 77 miles and is governed by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB), which consists of agencies from the three Caltrain counties. Caltrain operates a fleet of 29 locomotives and 123 passenger cars. The multibillion-dollar Caltrain’s Capital Program of large civil construction projects includes grade separations, bridge replacements, stations improvements, and the future underground extension to the Salesforce Transit Center. The latter will be the largest infrastructure project in the region connecting San Jose and the Peninsula to San Francisco’s Financial District. It will also deliver the California High‐Speed Rail Authority’s future high‐speed rail service to the Transit Center. Caltrain will electrify their railroad in the fall of 2024. After more than 150 years in operation, our 51-mile electrified corridor will improve regional air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve rail service to the community and customers from San Francisco to San Jose. This is an exciting time for our railroad with many large infrastructure projects along our corridor improving the crossings for trains, vehicles and pedestrians. We have many employment opportunities. Come join us and be part of this exciting transformation.
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Caltrain provides commuter rail service along the San Francisco Peninusla, through the South Bay to San Jose and Gilroy.

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MTA
MTA LIRR presented with the APTA Gold Award for Security Operations at the 2025 APTA Rail Conference in San Francisco.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
July 2, 2025
Camlin Rail
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The PanVue system uses a fully automated machine vision system based on stereo vision to monitor pantographs, providing railway operators with a way to improve operational decision...
Feb. 11, 2025
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Thanks to Caltrain’s regenerative braking, the agency is revising electricity cost estimates from $19.5 million to $16.5 million annually.
Jan. 24, 2025
Santa Clara VTA
Santa Clara VTA bus.
The schedule changes will occur twice each year, once in summer and once in winter, to improve transfers between systems.
Jan. 21, 2025
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Caltrain's electric train.
The State Rail Plan, released by state Gov. Gavin Newsom, calls for providing mobility to every region of the state by creating a fully integrated, zero-emission rail network...
Jan. 10, 2025
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Caltrain crew members
The new 10-year Capital Improvement Plan outlines capital investments through Fiscal Year 2035 designed to provide a safe and secure railroad, maintain core services, enhance ...
Dec. 2, 2024
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Caltrain's electric train.
Caltrain service is now faster and more frequent, with 16 stations receiving trains every 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours.
Sept. 23, 2024
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Caltrain electric trains.
The schedule features simplified service patterns, a new train numbering system and an expedited transfer at San Jose Diridon for South County riders in San Jose, Calif.
Aug. 28, 2024
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Caltrain debuted its electric fleet on Aug. 10 by hosting a VIP tour where participants boarded the trains for its historic inaugural service.
The new high-performance electric trains offer a better experience for Caltrain riders while providing faster and more frequent service.
Aug. 12, 2024
Santa Clara VTA
Bay Area transit agencies are syncing schedules to improve transfers between systems, align schedule changes.
Most Bay Area transit agencies are rolling out new schedules during the week of Aug. 12 in coordination with each other and are working to align the timing of schedule changes...
Aug. 8, 2024

Articles

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Caltrain electric train.
Half of OCTA’s $1.74 billion FY25-26 balanced budget will go towards public transit projects while Caltrain’s Board approved the agency’s $260 million FY26 operating and capital...
June 11, 2025
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Caltrain has begun to install a LiDAR and camera-based AI solution at its Churchill Avenue Crossing
Caltrain has begun to install a LiDAR and camera-based AI solution at its Churchill Avenue Crossing and is partnering with Throne Labs to provide tech-enabled restrooms at the...
March 13, 2025
BART
Riders on a BART train.
A survey of 1,500 likely voters saw 82 percent respond favorably to Caltrain services while BART’s customer satisfaction rate has hit its highest mark in 10 years.
March 3, 2025
Sound Transit
Sound Transit's Lynnwood project.
Transit expansion and electrification projects in Washington and California have expanded mobility up and down the West Coast, connecting people and communities.
Dec. 17, 2024
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Caltrain, L.A. Metro and Metrolink roll out rail safety initiatives for Rail Safety Month.
These agencies are utilizing social media to focus on increasing attention to the importance of following safety protocols around railways.
Sept. 6, 2024
Community Transit
Community Transit paratransit riders can now scan their ORCA card on a mobile scanner to pay for their ride.
All three agencies are working to increase accessibility and improve ridership with their most recent fare system updates.
Aug. 2, 2024
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Bay Area transit providers are turning to Discord to keep riders informed.
Participating Bay Area transit providers will utilize Discord to expand their alert system to provide information to the community.
May 15, 2024
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Caltrain is going to pilot the first battery-equipped electric multiple unit train in the U.S.
The California Transportation Commission approved allocation of a state grant that will allow Caltrain to operate a zero-emission train on both its electrified and non-electrified...
Aug. 21, 2023
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Caltrain officials were joined by federal, state and municipal representatives to mark the first public introduction of its new EMUs, which will enter service in 2024 as part of its electrification project that will electrify a 51-mile corridor from San Francisco’s 4th and King Caltrain Station to the Tamien Caltrain Station.
Caltrain calls the new train cars the centerpiece of its electrification project, which will provide an increase in service and train speeds.
Sept. 26, 2022
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A Caltrain EMU operates under testing conditions at a facility in Pueblo, Colo.
The updated budget accounts for pandemic-related delays and a new settlement with the project’s contractor resolves commercial issues and other costs.
Dec. 7, 2021

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Upon the substantial completion of all major construction for the Caltrain electrification project, the agency conducted a successful test of eight trains running simultaneously on the corridor.
Eight trains were tested simultaneously on the newly completed corridor after eight years of locating underground utilities, testing soil conditions, inspecting signal and communication...
June 11, 2024
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Caltrain's electric trains.
Caltrain’s Electrification Project is the first undertaking in North America in a generation in which diesel trains and their infrastructure components are transitioned to an ...
May 31, 2024
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Caltrain had its largest crowd turnout yet to see its new electric trains.
The new train cars will serve as the centerpiece of Caltrain's Electrification Project, which will start providing electric service during fall 2024.
May 20, 2024
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Caltrain completes integrated testing between San Francisco and San Jose for electric train service.
Each of the 23 electric trainsets must still complete 1,000 miles of testing before passenger service can begin in fall 2024.
April 22, 2024
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Caltrain, with its partners, PG&E and Balfour Beatty, has successfully energized and tested the full 51-mile Caltrain-owned corridor between San Francisco and San Jose, Calif.
The achievement signifies major progress in expanding Caltrain’s ability to test electric trains at full speed along the corridor and prepare for electrified revenue service in...
April 11, 2024
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Caltrain ships off 32 gallery cars to make room for electric train fleet.
The gallery cars that were shipped off were not in service and their retirement will not affect Caltrain service.
March 28, 2024
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Caltrain advances electric train testing between Redwood City and San Jose, Calif.
The agency has successfully tested its electric trains and overhead wires between Redwood City and Mountain View.
March 13, 2024
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Caltrain celebrated the 160 anniversary of the creation of the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay rail corridor, which helped to develop the communities and business within the two cities.
The idea for a rail line between the two cities first came about in 1851 while San Jose was still the capital of California.
Jan. 18, 2024
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Caltrain has completed 1,000 miles of testing along its corridor on three of its eventual 23 electric train sets.
The 1,000-mile testing process is required to ensure all safety and quality standards are met to ensure the trains can safely operate on Caltrain’s tracks when electrified service...
Jan. 9, 2024
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Caltrain's Board of Directors has unveiled the proposed electrified service plan.
The plan includes anticipated service benefits for the Electrification Project slated for completion by fall 2024 that will feature faster trains, less wait time at stations and...
Oct. 9, 2023
Mineta Transportation Institute
A new report from MTI aids Caltrans and the state’s transit agencies in assessing transit service equity.
The report aids Caltrans and other transit agencies in assessing transit service equity and helps evaluate potential solutions for past, existing and future inequities.
Sept. 22, 2023
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Caltrain has completed the installation of every pole for the Overhead Contact System, which provides power to the electric trains, upgraded the signal system that allow electric trains to operate along the Caltrain corridor and successfully tested the new electric trains at maximum track speed of 79 mph, bringing the Caltrain Electrification Project closer to completion.
The installation of poles provides power to electric trains, upgraded the signal system that allow electric trains to operate along the Caltrain corridor and successfully tested...
Sept. 20, 2023
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The Caltrain Board of Directors delays fare changes until July 2025.
The new approach will result in more gradual, incremental fare increases than what was previously approved in September 2019.
Sept. 13, 2023
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The Caltrain Traction Power Substation in south San Francisco was energized with power for the first time.
The milestone achievement signifies major progress in expanding Caltrain’s ability to test and run electric trains along the corridor.
Aug. 31, 2023
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Caltrain logo on a train.
A $0.50 base fare increase and an increase of the Monthly Pass Trip Multiplier from 24 trips to 30 was planned to go into effect on Caltrain’s monthly pass discount on July 1;...
June 26, 2023
Amtrak
Amtrak's FY22 Sustainability Report logo.
The report details how Amtrak reduced diesel usage and air emissions, alongside increased purchases of carbon-free energy, coinciding with a resurgence in passenger rail where...
June 14, 2023
Caltrain
Caltrain has begun testing its electric trains.
The electric trains will begin service in fall 2024 and will feature on board displays with digital trip information, increased storage capacities, Wi-Fi and power outlets at ...
June 7, 2023
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Caltrain’s Board of Directors have approved its operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 and 2025.
The FY2024 operating budget will be $192.7 million while FY2025 will be $238.1 million; the operating budget relies on Measure RR, gradual ridership recovery and utilization of...
June 6, 2023
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A rendering of Caltrain's Mountain View Transit Center Grade Separation and Access Project.
Stacy & Witbeck and Myers & Sons Construction, a joint venture headquartered in Alameda, Calif., were awarded the project, which will improve safety and multimodal access to the...
May 8, 2023
SMFTA
SMFTA employees celebrate opening of T-Third Central Subway
The new T-Third route will vastly improve transportation and greatly reduce travel times along its stops, including residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors.
Jan. 9, 2023
The broadband solution will allow Caltrain to launch long-awaited public Wi-Fi on board its new electric fleet that will run along its San Francisco-San Jose rail corridor.
Dec. 19, 2022
On weekdays, the service will be reduced to 68 trains per day down from the current 104 trains per day, including the suspension of Baby Bullet service.
Nov. 30, 2022
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Michelle Bouchard has been named executive director of Caltrain.
Bouchard has worked for Caltrain for more than 20 years and has been the acting executive director since April 2021.
Nov. 4, 2022
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Bayshore Station Overpass Reflection (002) Caltrain
The project will remove and replace the coating on the station’s pedestrian bridge and stairwells to ensure the overpass remains safe and fully functional for years to come.
Sept. 16, 2022
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The electrification of the Caltrain system will deliver major benefits to the communities that it serves.
Aug. 30, 2022
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The new state-of-the-art vehicles will be put into service in 2024.
Aug. 24, 2022
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Santa Clara VTA was the final approval needed to move forward with the MOU that will provide San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties more power and oversight of commuter rail service...
Aug. 5, 2022
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The test is to ensure that the trains meet all clearance requirements to operate safely along the corridor.
July 19, 2022
The MOU establishes a permanent, separate executive director position for the agency, as well as five Caltrain-specific direct reports.
June 27, 2022
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Construction crews were able to install and test the new signal system at 17 crossings in Burlingame and San Mateo.
May 23, 2022
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This construction was initially scheduled for March but was rescheduled because of the March 10 collision between a train and on-track work equipment.
April 29, 2022
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The project built a fully accessible station with a center-boarding platform, allowing riders to seamlessly move between platforms.
April 11, 2022
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Caltrain Person On Platform
As public events return to the Peninsula, Caltrain is on hand to help riders reach these destinations.
April 4, 2022
The projects received more than $108 million in funds this round, approximately $27 million of which will support Caltrain’s existing procurement of 37 new electric train cars...
Feb. 22, 2022
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The 51-mile Caltrain Electrification project will be the first 25KV OCS system on the west coast and will provide power to the new electric trains that will start arriving on ...
Jan. 31, 2022
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The teams from TTCI, Caltrain and Stadler with John Putnam (Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation) an Cindy Terwilliger (FTA Region 8 Regional Administrator) in front of the new electric EMU in Pueblo, Colo.
The trains are in the final stages of testing and are part of a transformational project promises to improve service reliability while fighting climate change.
Nov. 30, 2021
The project included more clearly marked pedestrian crossings with new paint striping and lettering, pavement markers and the installation of a fixed median with flexible bollards...
Oct. 1, 2021
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The improvements at E. 25th Avenue eliminate the risk of pedestrians and vehicles accessing the tracks and help reduce local traffic congestion in the area.
Sept. 21, 2021
The agency has appointed Pranaya Shrestha as the interim chief of the Caltrain Modernization Program.
Sept. 20, 2021
Go Pass subscribers can donate unused 2021 passes to a network of qualified community-serving organizations.
Sept. 14, 2021
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Caltrain will be promoting agency-created rail safety videos, in addition to promoting rail safety and suicide prevention messaging on various social media platforms.
Sept. 7, 2021
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The crossing will be open to all modes of traffic for the first time, providing a new east-west connection from El Camino Real to the Bay Meadows neighborhood.
Aug. 25, 2021
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As an additional incentive to riders, Caltrain is discounting all its non-Go Pass fares by 50 percent during the month of September.
Aug. 16, 2021
The delay resulted from unforeseen conditions under Caltrain’s tracks, low productivity by the contractor and the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 6, 2021
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Caltrain cites various reasons for the delay and cost increase including construction challenges, as well as pandemic-related supply chain issues.
June 4, 2021
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The new station has been relocated four blocks north of its previous location, between 28th and 31st Avenues.
April 26, 2021
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As part of the rail agency’s TVM Rehabilitation Project, 12 TVMs have been upgraded to dispense Clipper products.
March 26, 2021
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So far in 2021, 96 eLocker spaces have been installed on the corridor at the Belmont, Redwood City, Lawrence, Mountain View and San Jose Diridon stations.
March 24, 2021
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This survey revealed a demographic shift that took place after the shelter-in-place order in March.
Jan. 11, 2021
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The company will continue providing commuter rail service for the agency through June 2027.
Jan. 8, 2021
San Mateo County Transit District
Left, District Board of Directors Chair Charles Stone and San Mateo County Transit District CEO and General Manager Jim Hartnett, who will step down in April 2021.
Deputy CEO/GM Carter Mau will become acting CEO/GM and Caltrain’s Chief Officer of Rail Michelle Bouchard will serve as acting Caltrain executive director.
Dec. 28, 2020
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Removing the station will improve reliability and flexibility, improving travel time through the area by as much as three minutes.
Nov. 9, 2020
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In the long-term, the 30-year measure will allow Caltrain to invest in the operation and expansion of faster, more frequent electrified service.
Nov. 6, 2020
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The budget estimates show new investment is needed to maintain service and advanced equity improvements.
Sept. 8, 2020
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The majority of Caltrain riders say they plan to return to the service after the pandemic.
Fifty-five percent of riders plan on riding the same or more after the pandemic, while a third of riders expect to ride less and one percent say they won’t return to the system...
July 29, 2020
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Electric trainset on the Stadler test track.
The trainset is currently running in Salt Lake City to make sure amenities are working as they should, along with other safety checks.
July 28, 2020
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The agency estimates its current ridership has more than doubled from its lowest point of 1,500 riders.
June 30, 2020
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The poll identifies voters’ top reasons for supporting a potential measure, with easing highway traffic congestion, reducing air pollution and improving Caltrain frequency and capacity topping the list.
The poll was conducted as Caltrain considers moving forward with a ballot measure that would provide a dedicated revenue source that would address COVID-related financial impacts...
June 25, 2020
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Rendering of Hillsdale Station.
Once construction is complete, the new station will have an elevated center-boarding platform for added safety and convenience.
May 13, 2020
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Rendering of the completed 25th Ave Grade Separation Project.
The station closure is part of the 25th Ave Grade Separation Project.
April 7, 2020
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The roadshow serves as an outreach effort to inform on the benefits of the modernization projects.
Nov. 7, 2019
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The vision will increase service frequency during peak service, off-peak service and weekend service and will also increase capacity.
Oct. 7, 2019
The rail bridge at 28th Avenue is the second in the 25th Grade Separation Project with one more rail bridge scheduled to go up.
Sept. 19, 2019
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The bike registration is an app-based system, allowing bike owners to input their bike information and report a theft.
Aug. 19, 2019
Caltrain has released its service vision for the next 20 years that highlights improvements in service, capacity and connectivity. The draft of the Caltrain Business Plan 2040...
July 24, 2019
Collaborative effort results in new station that enhances the community that uses it.
June 18, 2019
Caltrain did outreach at its San Francisco and San Jose Diridon Stations from 7 to 9 a.m. on October 24 and 25 to provide information on Caltrain Electrification and thanked riders...
Oct. 26, 2018
Caltrain’s tunnel work for the weekend is expected to be completed by 3 a.m., Monday, October 8. Weekday service will proceed as normal for the morning commute.
Oct. 8, 2018
Caltrain’s Los Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project has won the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Northern California Project Achievement Award in the ...
June 1, 2018
The California State Transportation Agency announced a $164.5 million investment from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to support Caltrain service improvements including...
April 27, 2018
The American Public Transportation Association recognized SamTrans and Caltrain with Silver-Level status in the APTA Sustainability Commitment Program for the agencies’ continued...
April 18, 2018
In honor of Earth Week, the American Public Transportation Association recognized three public transportation organizations for their notable achievements in sustainability.
April 16, 2018
On Monday, April 16, Caltrain will launch a five week pilot program that hopes to make boarding go faster and more smoothly.
April 12, 2018
Caltrain has applauded the California High Speed Rail Authority on the release of their Draft 2018 Business Plan.
March 12, 2018
Did you know that more people ride Caltrain daily than live in Greenland? Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was President when the railroad began carrying riders 150 years ago...
Feb. 20, 2018
Construction work to improve safety at three Caltrain grade crossings at Whipple Avenue, Main Street and Broadway in Redwood City has begun.
Feb. 16, 2018
On February 10, Caltrain will launch Caltrain Mobile, the rail agency’s official mobile ticketing application that allows riders to purchase and activate tickets from their smart...
Feb. 6, 2018
The Joint Powers Board (JPB) approved the strategy and scope of work for the Caltrain Business Plan.
Feb. 6, 2018
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board welcomed new member Cindy Chavez at the rail agency’s meeting.
Feb. 5, 2018
The user-friendly website provides detailed construction information with interactive maps that will help residents understand when and where work will take place.
Feb. 1, 2018
With generally more than 60,000 riders on an average weekday, the count will provide critical information for planning future service improvements, allocating limited resources...
Jan. 19, 2018
Caltrain will host a community meeting on Thursday, January 18, to discuss how the Caltrain Electrification Project will affect Atherton.
Jan. 18, 2018
The Caltrain Board of Directors unanimously adopted a new fare ordinance today that is expected to improve Caltrain’s fare compliance process by minimizing clerical errors, court...
Jan. 4, 2018
After an extensive recruitment effort, John Funghi has accepted the position of chief officer of the Caltrain Modernization Program.
Jan. 1, 2018
The following is a statement from Jim Hartnett of Caltrain and SamTrans regarding the passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee.
Dec. 13, 2017
Bay Area residents, from the city to the South Bay, know the holiday season has arrived when the Caltrain Holiday Train presented by Silicon Valley Community Foundation makes ...
Nov. 15, 2017
November 9th marked the beginning of Home for the Holidays at Carolwood at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
Nov. 13, 2017
A new Bicycle Parking Management Plan was adopted by the Caltrain Board of Directors.
Nov. 6, 2017
After receiving broad public feedback from riders, and organizations representing the cyclist community, Caltrain has selected a stacking onboard bike storage design for the system...
Oct. 16, 2017
The adult zone fare will increase by 25 cents, the price of the Monthly Pass will be based on 14 days instead of 13.25 days, and the monthly parking price has increased from $...
Oct. 2, 2017
Caltrans has announced that the federal government has awarded California $274.5 million in extra transportation funding for meeting all of its deadlines for federally-funded ...
Sept. 15, 2017
As Caltrain continues design of its new high-performance electric train sets, the rail agency would like to hear from the public again about bike car storage.
Aug. 9, 2017
The Caltrain Board of Directors approved award of a $32.1 million contract to Oakland-based Proven Management Inc. for the South San Francisco Station Improvement Project at its...
Aug. 7, 2017
Caltrain’s Board of Directors approved changes to the rail agency’s fares and parking fees during its August Board meeting. The changes were approved to provide revenue that will...
Aug. 4, 2017
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Caltrain electric train seat poll.
In a recent survey, Caltrain asked riders for their opinion about what color seats they would like to see inside of the new high-performance electric trains as part of the Caltrain...
Aug. 3, 2017
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The CalMod Program will electrify and upgrade the performance, operating efficiency, capacity, safety and reliability of Caltrain's commuter rail service.
On July 21, Governor Jerry Brown joined Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Congresswoman Jackie Speier and a number of state and local elected officials, business...
July 24, 2017
It is time for riders to choose their seat. Caltrain is seeking public input on the look for the seats for the new electric trains called Electric Multiple Units (EMUs).
July 20, 2017
After six years of consecutive growth, Caltrain’s annual ridership count dipped slightly in the past year, but remains a necessity for tens of thousands of commuters.
July 11, 2017
The Caltrain Board of Directors has approved award of an $82.9 million contract to Oakland-based Shimmick/Disney Joint Venture for the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project.
July 7, 2017