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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2024

First Month of Electrified Caltrain Service Sees 750K Riders

Caltrain had over 753,000 passengers last month, marking a 54% increase from October 2023. Average Weekday Ridership stood at nearly 27,000, a 38% increase from last October.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2024

California's SamTrans Adopts Strategic Plan for Next Decade

The plan provides a comprehensive policy framework to shape SamTrans’ service priorities, operational strategies, and investments.

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ArticlesOctober 23, 2024

Caltrain Marks A New Era in Rail Transportation

Caltrain’s Electrification Project represents a transformative leap forward for transit in California’s Bay Area.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

Caltrain Begins Fully Electrified Train Service

Caltrain is currently running 100% renewable, zero-emission service from San Francisco to San Jose for the first time.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2024

Caltrain Unveils New Rail Schedule for Electrified Trains

In addition to faster commute times and increased frequency, the schedule also features simplified service patterns, a new train numbering system, and an expedited transfer at San Jose Diridon for South County riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Caltrain Begins Electric Train Passenger Service

After nearly a decade of construction, these new trains signify a landmark shift toward a faster, more frequent and environmentally friendly public transportation network along the San Francisco Peninsula.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 11, 2024

Caltrain Runs 8 Trains Simultaneously on New Corridor

The milestone marks the final corridor-wide test before the launch of electrified service in September, as well as the last weekend service change for the Electrification project.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2024

Caltrain Completes Electrification Testing to San Francisco

Last week, tests were conducted on the electric trains, overhead contact system, grounding, bonding, and existing infrastructure, specifically in the final segment from San Francisco to Millbrae.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 10, 2024

Caltrain, Partners Complete Successful Energization, Testing of Full 51-Mile Corridor

The milestone achievement in the Caltrain Electrification Project signifies major progress in expanding the agency’s ability to test electric trains at full speed along the corridor and prepare for electrified revenue service in September 2024.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2024

Caltrain Retires 32 Diesel Passenger Railcars as Electrification Nears

Caltrain currently has eight of the eventual 23 electric trainsets on its property.

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