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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2024

Caltrain Continues to Successfully Test Electric Trains

The testing will allow the agency to ramp up the testing of the new fleet as the launch of electrified service this fall grows closer.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 8, 2024

3 Caltrain Electric Trains Complete Testing

The entirety of the new Caltrain fleet must meet all safety and quality standards before the launch of electrified service in the fall of 2024. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 19, 2023

Balfour Beaty's TPG Awarded $16.2M in Traction Electrification Projects

The contracts cover projects in California and Illinois.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 8, 2023

Caltrain Unveils Service Increases, New Amenities for Electric Service

The service improvements are possible because Caltrain is replacing all the aging diesel trains between San Francisco and San Jose with electric trains that provide better service performance and quality, according to the agency.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 17, 2023

MTD Celebrates Major Electrification Milestone

Event attendees included local elected officials, nonprofit leaders, executives from the bus and charger manufacturers, and Southern California Edison.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 16, 2023

Senior, ADA Transportation Provider Finds Savings Through Electrification

South Carolina's EHC took a chance by investing in electric vehicles in the wake of soaring gas prices and found success after adding Ford E-Transit vans.

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