Caltrain to Open New Northbound Platform at Burlingame Station

Caltrain will mark a milestone in its Burlingame station construction project Monday, Feb. 25, when the new northbound platform opens for passenger boarding at the historic depot.

A fence will run between the tracks to prevent passengers from walking across them. As a result, northbound passengers will cross from one platform to another at North Lane or Howard Avenue. The new platform will be equipped with Ticket Vending Machines, ticket validators, electronic messaging signs and a new public address system. Conductors and signs at the station will inform customers about this change in boarding.

Southbound boarding remains the same, and train service will not be affected by the opening of the new platform.

The year-long project is designed to improve safety and train movement at the Burlingame station. For additional information, call the Caltrain construction outreach coordinator at 650.508.7726, email burlingame@caltrain.com or visit www.caltrain.com/burlingame.

02/18/2008 - jbw
Media Contact: Jonah Weinberg, 650.508.6238