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I’m Michelle Bouchard, the new Acting Executive Director of Caltrain. I’m pleased to highlight the great accomplishments and progress our team has achieved. Having worked in transit for over 25 years, with the majority here at Caltrain, I can honestly say that today is the most exciting time to be working on the railroad. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a substantial and devastating impact on transit, but an unexpected outcome has been a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to the riders we serve and the communities we connect. Riders are returning to Caltrain, thanks to our highest ever service levels. More significant than the number of daily trains are the enhancements to off-peak, weekend and late night service, all of which ensure that we provide service to a more diverse array of riders.
Caltrain Electrification is a truly transformative program that is in construction. While we are experiencing some bumps along the way, we are transitioning the project team to bring greener and more efficient service to the Peninsula and region in 2024. Most of all, I’m proud to have the rare opportunity to build and support the Caltrain team through such a dynamic period in its history. Check out this video to learn more about everything going on at Caltrain!
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Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
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We’re making great progress installing foundations and poles up and down the corridor, but we’re also moving along with the construction of power facilities that will provide, regulate and distribute power to our high-performance electric trains upon the launch of electrified service. All 10 facilities have installed transformers, and they are currently on track to be completed in 2022. Once these facilities are complete, the Bay Area will be one step closer to a cleaner, greener and more efficient Caltrain service.
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San Francisco Explores Additional Caltrain Stations |
Caltrain is supporting the City and County of San Francisco as it considers options for the future of the Caltrain corridor in the City. Dubbed the Southeast Rail Station Study (SERSS), this study is exploring options for future station locations in southeastern San Francisco and possibly around the existing 22nd Street Station.
The project will have two additional public outreach sessions that will provide in-depth information about the potential station locations on November 4 and 6.
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Ridership Grows Thanks to Service Increase |
On August 30, Caltrain broke new records for service as it began running 104 trains every weekday for its riders. This increase included improved coordination with BART, more service throughout the midday and into the evenings, and the return of the Baby Bullet. Weekday ridership in September jumped by 31 percent over the prior month, currently standing at 19 percent of our pre-pandemic numbers, and we expect that trend to continue as the Bay Area continues to reopen. If you haven’t come back yet, hop on board today!
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Caltrain Offers 20% Off Monthly Pass |
Are you back on board? If so, ride smart with a Caltrain Monthly Pass, currently 20% off. Pass holders get unlimited trips between all zones on weekends and holidays through a touchless experience, not to mention deals on transfers to other transit systems. Buy yours today!
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Bay Area, Caltrain is monitoring the situation and following local public health agencies and CDC guidance regarding public meetings. |
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Caltrain is implementing a bold service vision for the future with a series of infrastructure and planning projects to modernize the system. Central among these projects is Electrification, which lays the foundation for a faster, greener, cleaner, and more reliable system for everyone.
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