SJRRC owns and operates ACE rail, which brings commuters from the San Joaquin Valley to the Silicon Valley. ACE operates four daily weekday roundtrips and two Saturday roundtrips between Stockton to San Jose, providing an alternative to the heavily congested I-580/I-680 corridor. More than 1.3 million riders take the ACE every year. Since 2011, ridership has doubled and is continuing to grow.
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With the ridership projected to increase to 1.65 million annual riders by 2025, SJRRC is planning major upgrades and expansion of the existing system in the coming decade. More than 25 capital projects that will improve ACE reliability and capacity and expand services to residents in several counties are in the works.
The project will extend the platform at Fremont station by 400 feet to accommodate longer 10-car trains. Currently, ACE runs six-car trains at its existing stations. Platform extensions to accommodate eight-car and 10-car trains are under development at four ACE-controlled stations. Fremont will be the fifth station to extend its platform length. LAN will provide scheduling, cost estimating, public outreach, and railroad coordination for the Fremont platform extension project.
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently met for a budget workshop, during which staff outlined the significant service reductions Caltrain could be forced to make without new external funding.
Funding for the purchase of the railcars comes from the nearly $220 million in additional capital dollars Gov. Josh Shapiro allocated in November 2025 to support urgent safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
With major events and increased travel expected across the state this summer, the Administration is focused on making sure people have a reliable, affordable alternative to driving so we can reduce congestion, support daily commuters, and keep Massachusetts moving.
The final seven-mile segment of the 2 Line includes new stations at Mercer Island and Judkins Park and connects to the 1 Line at the International District/Chinatown Station. The Link light rail system now spans 63 miles and includes 50 stations.
From March 29 through May 9, shuttle buses will replace train service between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center. Train service will operate as normal between Bridgeport Station and 69th Street Transit Center.
Nadine S. Lee, who has served as president/CEO since July 2021, said the decision comes after careful reflection on the agency’s progress and its path forward.
In this edition of Biz Briefs, we highlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility — from manufacturers and technology providers to transit agencies and motorcoach service operators.
