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NewsJuly 20, 2022

Caltrain's Electric Trainsets Undergo Clearance Testing

The test is to ensure the trains meet all clearance requirements to operate safely along the corridor.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

Caltrain Suspends Planned Fare Increases, Approves 2023 Pricing Promotion

Caltrain’s original board decision to raise the price of certain Clipper fare products was made in September 2019.

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NewsApril 11, 2022

Caltrain, South San Francisco Celebrate Completion of Station Improvement Project

With funding from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, City of South San Francisco, and Federal Transit Administration, the $96.6 million project built a fully accessible station with a center-boarding platform, allowing riders to seamlessly move between platforms.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2022

Caltrain-Supported Affordable Housing Projects Receive Grants

The program allows affordable housing developers to partner with transit agencies to seek funds for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide benefits to disadvantaged communities.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2022

VTA Implements Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The policy requires VTA’s more than 2,000 employees and contractors to report their vaccination status by April 29, 2022.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2022

Caltrain Celebrates Installation of Final Foundation for Electrification Project

The 51-mile Caltrain Electrification project will be the first 25KV OCS system on the west coast and will provide power to the new electric trains that will start arriving on the corridor in spring 2022.

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NewsDecember 7, 2021

Cost of Caltrain Electrification Increases, Project on Track for 2024

The cost will require an additional $462 million over the initial estimate for the project, $129 million over the estimate made by the Federal Transit Administration earlier this year.

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NewsNovember 29, 2021

FRA, FTA Representatives Visit Testing of Caltrain’s All-New Stadler Multilevel EMU Trainsets

The trainsets were designed specifically for Caltrain by Stadler to meet the evolving needs of the industry, its workforce, and its riders while reducing carbon emissions.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

Caltrain Electrification Delayed to 2024

The delay is due to a range of factors, including complications in the installation of signal systems, unforeseen conditions under Caltrain’s tracks, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains necessary to the project.

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NewsDecember 28, 2020

Hartnett to Leave SamTrans, Caltrain

When his leave becomes official in April 2021, Deputy CEO/GM Carter Mau will become Acting CEO/GM and Caltrain’s Chief Officer of Rail Michelle Bouchard will serve as Acting Caltrain Executive Director.

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