Since the Caltrain is electrified, we’ve really reinvented our service,” said Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman. “It’s ...

The new electric trains are running faster and more reliably, leading to strong ridership growth on the Bay Area rail system.

Over late Summer last year, train operator Caltrain retired all 29 diesel locomotives that worked the busy route between San ...

Newly released data has demonstrated that ridership numbers on Caltrain have risen substantially since the launch of its ...

In 2024, Caltrain rolled out its electric fleet of trains to replace its diesel-powered line. That move, according to a UC ...

Caltrain plans to add vegetation and possibly plant trees to screen the equipment. Work on the electrification project will take place day and night, with occasional 24-hour work on the weekends ...

In late summer 2024, Caltrain replaced its diesel fleet with brand new electric trains. A new UC Berkeley study found that the electrification of the commuter rail line led to a dramatic boost in ...

Crowds tour an all new electric train during Caltrain’s 160th Anniversary Celebration at the San Carlos station. May 11, 2024. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. For eight years, Caltrain has tested ...

Despite a ridership boost since electrification, Caltrain’s operating budget deficit is expected to increase to more than $600 million over the next 10 years. According to a recent presentation ...

Through the electrification program, Caltrain’s new trains are supposed to enhance the speed, capacity, safety, and comfort of their commuter service while reducing emissions and improving air ...

Because of its agreement with commercial rail company Union Pacific, which owns the tracks south of San Jose, Caltrain’s electrification project does not extend from San Jose to Gilroy.