Latest Caltrain News
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Caltrain to Receive Compensation for Energy Returned to Grid
Caltrain has stated it will be compensated for the power its new electric trains return to the power grid through regenerative braking.
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Caltrain Marks First Year of Electrified Service with Higher Ridership
Caltrain has marked the first anniversary of its electrified service, with improvements in ridership, service and sustainability.
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Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification
Ridership is up over 40% on the California Bay Area’s Caltrain rail service following its electrification.
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Caltrain’s Electric Fleet Exceeds Efficiency Expectations
At its monthly Board of Directors meeting, Caltrain reported that its new electric trains are exceeding efficiency expectations.
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Caltrain to Transfer Diesel Fleet to Buyer in Peru
Caltrain has finalised an agreement to transfer its diesel fleet to the Municipality of Lima, Peru, following its network electrification.
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Caltrain Launches Electric Train Fleet
On Sunday, 11 August, Caltrain officially introduced the first of its new electric trains into regular service.
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Caltrain Celebrates Electrification of 51-Mile Corridor
Caltrain, Balfour Beatty and PG&E have celebrated the start of testing across the fully electrified 51-mile Caltrain corridor.
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Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launch
Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet in autumn 2024.
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Caltrain Expands Its Electric Train Testing Area
Caltrain has successfully tested its electric trains and overhead wires between Redwood City and Mountain View for the first time.
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US: Caltrain Electric Trains Complete Testing
Caltrain has finalised testing for three new electric trains, with each of the new units having completed a thousand miles of testing.
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Caltrain Completes Major Milestones Towards Network Electrification
Caltrain has successfully completed three major milestones to advance its rail electrification project in California.
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Caltrain Energises Its Second Traction Power Substation
Caltrain's Traction Power Substation built by Balfour Beatty in South San Francisco has now been energised with power from PG&E.
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Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train
Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services.
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Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara
Caltrain's electrification project has commenced testing electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines.
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US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains
Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project. These will enter service in 2024.
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Caltrain Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Project
Caltrain reaches new milestone in its electrification project by energising its San Jose traction power substation with power from PG&E.
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Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose
Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose.
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KISS Car-Shells Arrive at Stadler US Factory for Caltrain
The first car-shells for 16 six-car KISS trains for the Caltrain project have arrived at Stadler US’s factory in Salt Lake City, Utah. Caltr…
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Federal Funding for Caltrain Electrification Confirmed
The Caltrain Electrification Project is an opportunity to increase the capacity of the system and transform the way Bay Area experiences tra…
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Caltrain Electrification Funding Announced
Caltrain Electrification funding to reduce carbon emissions and improve California's public transport infrastructure.