Caltrain brings its miniature model of its future electric trains, scheduled to begin service in 2022, to San Mateo as an outreach effort to provide information about electrification and raise additional awareness around the benefits of Caltrain’s modernization projects.
After making an appearance at the SAMCEDA Economic Outlook Conference Nov. 8, the to-scale replica train will travel to the San Mateo Main Library, where it will remain through Nov. 14. Since it began in August, the roadshow has been displayed at a range of events, including the Caltrain Board of Directors meeting, Facebook Festivals and a series of pop ups and community meetings. More information about the traveling roadshow can be found on the Caltrain Modernization website.
The Caltrain Electrification project is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization Program that will electrify the corridor from the San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose, replacing diesel-hauled trains with electric trains. Electrification will improve Caltrain’s system performance, enable more frequent and/or faster train service and minimize long-term environmental impact by reducing noise, improving regional air quality and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.
