New Electric Train Undergoes Clearance Testing

Caltrain’s Centralized Equipment, Maintenance and Operations Facility (CEMOF) has received an upgrade. Modifications were made in preparation for electrification including extending the vehicle pit, creating a component test room, and installing a movable platform to allow for inspection and maintenance of the new electric trains. These improvements are already being put to good use with the first two of the 19 electric trainsets. 

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Caltrain Hosts Meeting on Broadway Burlingame Grade Separation Project

On Wednesday, July 13, Caltrain hosted a virtual community meeting on the Broadway Burlingame Grade Separation Project to discuss the aesthetics of the project. The Broadway railroad crossing has high traffic volumes, resulting in some of the worst traffic congestion in the region. The safety improvement project will separate the train tracks from the road; reduce train gate down-time and horn noise; improve overall system operations; and improve traffic flow. The project will also construct a new elevated Broadway Station with updated amenities that better serve the community.

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Work Begins on Bayshore Station Overpass

Work on Caltrain’s Bayshore Station Overpass Rehabilitation Project is under way. Workers are setting up a temporary containment system that will allow the use of the pedestrian bridge, station, and train tracks at all times and protect passengers and the community from dust and debris from construction activities. This project will remove and replace the coating on the station’s pedestrian bridge and stairwells and is expected to be complete by November of this year. The overpass will remain open to pedestrians during construction, with half the walkway under construction at a time. Thank you to the state and San Francisco Prop K funds for making this $6.87 million project possible.

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California Budget Brings Good News for Transit

Caltrain and its supporters celebrated the signing of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 California Budget Act, which includes a historic $10.9 billion funding package for state transportation programs. The new budget includes $1.5 billion for transit and intercity rail capital projects in Northern California, with at least $900 million of that amount reserved for projects like Caltrain Electrification, that have previously received state funding, and are seeking to maintain existing or leverage new federal funding. Additional funding from the state budget will be critical to helping Caltrain complete the project by 2024.

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Pride Provides Ridership Numbers to be Proud of

The San Francisco Pride Parade has long been a major destination for people throughout the Bay Area. Caltrain saw over 10,000 riders on Sunday, June 26, an impressive turnout of riders looking to celebrate their pride while enjoying the sunshine. Caltrain is already looking forward to getting attendees up to San Francisco for the big show next year.

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