The project will electrify the Caltrain corridor between San Francisco and San Jose and will equip the corridor with high-performance electric trains.
The project is ready to start construction, and the final step is approval of the federal grant.
In a letter sent Friday, the same day a decision was due, the agency said it was deferring a ruling so the project could be considered as part of President Donald Trump’s budget. No timeline was given in the letter.
Electrification of the system is part of Caltrain's Modernization Program — the most transformative project in the rail system’s 150-year history.
Key benefits associated with electrifying the 51 miles of rail line between San Francisco and San Jose also include a reduction of greenhouse gases, increased frequency and speed of train service, reduced engine noise, and reduced traffic congestion from automobiles along US 101 and interstate 280.
A modern, electric-powered railroad will provide quicker, more frequent service, which will attract more riders and generate more revenue. Revenue is projected to increase 49 percent by 2019, while operating costs remain flat.
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