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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

California's Caltrain Hits 1M-Plus Riders for 3rd Month in a Row

As Caltrain approaches the first anniversary of the launch of electric service, the agency continues to show strong ridership growth.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

APTA Announces the 2025 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Winners

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2025

California Poll Shows Strong Regional Approval for Caltrain

The high levels of support for the agency follow the launch of its new high-performance electric trains in September 2024, which offer a better experience for Caltrain riders and provide faster and more frequent service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2025

Caltrain’s Electric Fleet More Efficient than Expected

The new electric trains are outperforming Caltrain’s original projections, which is welcome news for a public agency that holds sustainability as a core value.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2024

Caltrain, Stadler Sign Support Contract for EMU Fleet

The agreement provides on-site technical support, maintenance management software implementation, full material management for both preventive and corrective maintenance, and diagnostic assistance.

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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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