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Fourth of July Caltrain Special Services
June 30, 2017
If you are planning your Fourth of July Independence Day fireworks outing you might want to catch the San Francisco waterfront fireworks spectacular by Fisherman’s
Caltrain is the way to go to San Francisco Opera at AT&T Park
June 28, 2017
Experience a true San Francisco treat by taking Caltrain to the San Francisco Opera at AT&T Park this Friday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. Opera
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: June 24 to June 30, 2017
June 23, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: June 24 to June 30, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Ride Caltrain To SF Pride Festival This Weekend
June 22, 2017
This weekend, San Francisco will celebrate its 47 th annual Pride weekend and Pride Parade , and Caltrain is one of the best ways to you
Caltrain to Hold Community Meeting on South San Francisco Station Improvement Project
June 20, 2017
Caltrain will host a public meeting on Thursday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss plans to remodel the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. The
SamTrans and Caltrain Proclaim June 15th Dump the Pump Day
June 12, 2017
SamTrans and Caltrain are asking Bay Area drivers to demonstrate how easy it is to replace a car trip with a transit trip for Dump
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: June 10 to June 16, 2017
June 9, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: June 10 to June 16, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
SamTrans and Caltrain Get You to the San Mateo County Fair
June 6, 2017
The San Mateo County Fair is here and SamTrans and Caltrain are your ride to one of summer’s most anticipated events. SamTrans is one of
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: June 3 to June 9, 2017
June 2, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: June 3 to June 9, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Poll Shows Riders Preference on New High-Performance Electric Trains
June 2, 2017
In a recent survey, Caltrain asked riders for their opinion about what the exterior of the new high-performance electric trains should look like as part
Caltrain Board Welcomes New Member Gillian Gillett
June 2, 2017
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) welcomed Gillian Gillett, San Francisco Board of Supervisors appointee, representing the city and county of San Francisco at
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: May 27 to June 2, 2017
May 26, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: May 27 to June 2, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain and SamTrans Memorial Day Service
May 24, 2017
What is more traditional on Memorial Day than enjoying the beach, a hot dog and a baseball game? Celebrate by taking Caltrain to the Giants
The Following Statement is attributed to Jim Hartnett, General Manager and CEO of Caltrain
May 22, 2017
“Today the Federal Transit Administration announced that they will execute a Full Funding Grant Agreement committing 647 million to the Caltrain Electrification project. Caltrain has
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: May 20 to May 26, 2017
May 19, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: May 20 to May 26, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Extra Service on Caltrain to 2017 Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers this Sunday
May 18, 2017
For more than 100 years, runners’ young and old have been pounding the pavement in the Bay Area to take part in one of the
Take Transit to Maker Faire Bay Area at San Mateo County Event Center
May 17, 2017
Hidden in the heart of the innovative Silicon Valley lays the individual “maker” tinkering away in the garage or at the computer developing ideas and
Find What You Are Looking For on Caltrain When U2 Takes the Stage at Levi’s® Stadium
May 12, 2017
It was 1987 when the young Irish rock band U2 took to the stage promoting its fifth studio album, “The Joshua Tree,” combining its sociopolitical
Reflooring Project at the San Francisco Caltrain Station
May 11, 2017
The Caltrain Station at Fourth and King streets in San Francisco sees nearly 768,000 commuters through the terminal annually. That is a great deal of
Caltrain Seeks Volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committee
May 11, 2017
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board , the entity that manages Caltrain , is seeking volunteers from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to apply
Caltrain to Hold Public Outreach Events on Proposed Fare and Parking Changes
May 11, 2017
Caltrain will host a public meeting on Wednesday, May 17, to gather feedback on proposed changes to fare and parking rates . Caltrain last adjusted fares
Every Day is Bike to Work Day on SamTrans and Caltrain
May 9, 2017
This Thursday, May 11, thousands of Bay Area bicyclists will participate in the 23rd Annual Bike to Work Day , an annual event that encourages commuters
Caltrain Announces Customer Survey Results
May 5, 2017
Caltrain announced the results of its Triennial Customer Survey Thursday during its monthly Board of Directors meeting. The survey showed that 62 percent of riders
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: May 6 to May 12, 2017
May 5, 2017
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Caltrain Launches Website to Guide Design of New High-Performance Electric Trains
May 4, 2017
Procurement of trains dependent on approval of federal funding While Caltrain awaits approval of a federal grant that would fully fund the Peninsula Corridor Electrification
Caltrain Electrification Funding Included in 2017 Federal Budget
May 3, 2017
The 2017 Federal Budget package that will be considered for approval by Congress this week includes a 100 million investment in the Peninsula Corridor Electrification
Transit District to Livestream All Board Meetings
May 3, 2017
In an effort to increase public access to meetings and to keep riders better informed, the Board of Directors meetings for SamTrans , Caltrain and the
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 29 to May 5, 2017
April 28, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance April 29 to May 5, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 22 to April 28, 2017
April 21, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 22 to April 28, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Monster Jam at Levi’s® Stadium
April 20, 2017
Get ready for high-power thrills of the dirt biting, cyclone happening, burn out action of Monster Jam as it takes to the track at Levi’s®
Rail Grinding Along Caltrain Corridor to Begin April 26
April 19, 2017
Caltrain will begin a two-week rail grinding project on April 26 that will result in reduced noise impacts for neighbors near the right of way
Temporary Closure at Glenwood Avenue Crossing
April 18, 2017
The railroad grade crossing at Glenwood Avenue in Menlo Park will be closed over one weekend for track maintenance work. The closure will be from
Ride Caltrain to NHL Playoff Game San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers
April 14, 2017
NHL Western Conference Champions the San Jose Sharks take to the ice this Sunday, April 16, at 7 p.m., at the SAP Center as playoff
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 15 to April 21, 2017
April 14, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 15 to April 21, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 8 to April 14, 2017
April 7, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 8 to April 14, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Board Welcomes New Member Monique Zmuda
April 7, 2017
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) welcomed Monique Zmuda, Mayor’s Appointee, representing the city and county of San Francisco at its April monthly meeting.
Take Caltrain to Giants Home Opener at AT&T Park
April 6, 2017
Fresh-cut grass, crack of the bat and the cheers of fans at the stadium are right around the corner for the San Francisco Giants when
Weekday Service Changes Coming in April
April 3, 2017
Effective Monday, April 10, weekday service will change to accommodate construction activities slated to begin this spring and summer. The service changes will assist with
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 1 to April 7, 2017
March 31, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: April 1 to April 7, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 25 to March 31, 2017
March 24, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 25 to March 31, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 18 to March 24, 2017
March 17, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 18 to March 24, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Major Employers Join Caltrain Executive Director Jim Hartnett in Washington D.C. to Advocate for Caltrain Electrification
March 12, 2017
Supporters encouraged by Trump Administration Announcement that infrastructure investment will focus on nation’s most ready-to-go projects After spending the week meeting with key decision-makers in
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 11 to March 17, 2017
March 10, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 11 to March 17, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Board Approves Weekend Service Changes for Capital Projects
March 7, 2017
At a public hearing, held during its monthly meeting in March, the Caltrain Board of Directors approved a new timetable that will reduce weekend service
Caltrain Board Welcomes New Member
March 6, 2017
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) welcomed Devora “Dev” Davis representing Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority ( VTA ) at its March monthly meeting. Davis, who
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 4 to March 10, 2017
March 3, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: March 4 to March 10, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
SamTrans, Caltrain to Use 100 Percent Renewable Electricity from Community Choice Energy Programs
March 2, 2017
SAN CARLOS, CA - The Boards of Directors for SamTrans and Caltrain have voted to expand their use of renewable electricity service options for their respective
Caltrain Reaches Agreement with Contractors to Extend March 1 Deadline
February 27, 2017
Move provides the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project with flexibility needed to survive deferred decision on Federal Grant Today Caltrain announced that it has negotiated an
Caltrain Terminates Contract with Parsons Transportation Group (PTG)
February 24, 2017
Termination was deemed necessary after lack of contractor’s progress threatened to delay implementation of the federally-mandated safety improvements to the railway Caltrain announced today that
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 25 to March 3, 2017
February 24, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 25 to March 3, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Electrification Grant Deferred
February 17, 2017
Today, Caltrain received word from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that a decision on whether to execute the pending 647 million Full Funding Grant Agreement
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 18 to February 24, 2017
February 16, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 18 to February 24, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 11 to February 17, 2017
February 10, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 11 to February 17, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Statement: Electrification Must Move Forward
February 8, 2017
Caltrain is on the cusp of accomplishing a 25-year-old vision to modernize the corridor and replace the system's aging diesel equipment with high performance electric
Caltrain Conducts Annual Ridership Counts
February 7, 2017
Beginning this week, Caltrain will conduct its annual onboard count of riders. With an estimated 59,000 riders on an average weekday, the count will provide
Caltrain Testing New Digital Departure Monitors
February 6, 2017
On Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 19, staff will be testing the new digital departure signs recently installed at San Jose Diridon and San
Geotechnical Work at Caltrain Stations Affects Parking
February 6, 2017
Geotechnical Work Sunnyvale Station On Wednesday, Feb. 17, parking spaces #458 to 467 located in the station's parking lot will be blocked off so geotechnical
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 4 to February 10, 2017
February 3, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: February 4 to February 10, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Finalizes Weekday Service Changes for Electrification Project
February 2, 2017
For more than a month, Caltrain has been seeking the community’s input on proposed weekday service changes that will be effective in April. During its
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: January 21 to January 27, 2017
January 20, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: January 21 to January 27, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Join Caltrain on the Celebration Train to Observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 13, 2017
MEDIA ADVISORY What: Caltrain’s annual Celebration Train will provide free service for those attending the annual observance of the life and legacy of Dr. King
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: January 14 to January 20, 2017
January 13, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: January 14 to January 20, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Moves Forward with Development of Mobile Ticketing App
January 10, 2017
Caltrain passengers are one step closer to a mobile ticketing option, following an approval on January 5 by the agency’s Board of Directors to develop
Caltrain to Run Regular Service, SamTrans a Non-School Day Schedule For MLK Jr. Day Holiday
January 9, 2017
Caltrain will operate a regular weekday schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 16. SamTrans will operate a regular, non-school day
Caltrain Welcomes New Directors, Elects Officers for 2017
January 6, 2017
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board welcomed new member Dave Pine and elected its officers for 2017 at the rail agency’s January meeting. Pine, who
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: January 7 to January 13, 2017
January 6, 2017
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Celebration Train to Operate on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 4, 2017
The dream lives on this month as the Caltrain NorCalMLK Celebration Train makes its way up the Peninsula from San Jose to San Francisco on
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: December 31, 2016 to January 6, 2017
December 30, 2016
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: December 31, 2016 to January 6, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you
Caltrain To Increase Service, Offer Free Rides for New Year’s Eve
December 27, 2016
With so many events happening in the Bay Area for New Year’s Eve, Caltrain can be your best bet for safe, reliable—and free—travel on the
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: December 24 to December 30, 2016
December 20, 2016
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: December 24 to December 30, 2016 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Proposes Service Changes to Accommodate Electrification Project
December 14, 2016
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, which oversees Caltrain operations, will hold several public meetings to receive the community’s input on proposed service changes that
Holiday Train Collects Nearly 2,500 Toys for Local Children
December 8, 2016
The holidays will be a little brighter this season for thousands of children thanks to the generosity of people that donated toys during this year’s
Media Advisory: Caltrain Holiday Train Kicks Off Season Dec. 3 & 4
December 1, 2016
Editor’s Note: A media preview will be held from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., Friday Dec. 2 at the San Francisco Caltrain Station. The preview
Caltrain and SamTrans to Adjust Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 21, 2016
Caltrain and SamTrans will operate on a Sunday schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 24. For the first time, Caltrain will run a modified
Holiday Train Dec. 3 & 4 Marks Start of Season of Giving
November 14, 2016
Bay Area residents, from The City to the South Bay, know the holiday season has arrived when the Caltrain Holiday Train presented by Silicon Valley
Caltrain Increasing Capacity By Adding More Trains During Commute Hours
November 8, 2016
To help accommodate passengers feeling the squeeze from crowded onboard conditions, Caltrain will be adding extra seating capacity to its commute service beginning Monday, November
Caltrain Studying Bike Parking Facilities
November 7, 2016
Passengers can weigh in on important bike parking issues at Caltrain stations by taking an online survey that will help inform the agency’s future planning
Caltrain Begins Courtesy Campaign on Social Media
October 18, 2016
With more than 60,000 passengers now using the train system each day, traveling conditions are tighter than ever on Caltrain. That’s why it’s important that
News: Governor Signs Bill Ensuring CalMod Receives Prop 1A Funding
October 7, 2016
Last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1889 in to law, clearing the way for Caltrain’s Modernization Program to receive Prop 1A funding committed
Caltrain to Conduct Triennial Customer Survey This Month
October 3, 2016
Caltrain will begin conducting its Triennial Customer Survey this month as a way to collect data on passenger characteristics, demographics, service satisfaction and sources of
Caltrain Clipper Card Readers to Emit Tone Locator Sounds to Assist Visually Impaired
September 26, 2016
To assists passengers with visual impairments, Caltrain will introduce new tone locators to Clipper card machine readers at the agency’s stations. The Clipper card readers—where
Caltrain Closing Churchill Avenue for Two Weekends for Track Repair
September 20, 2016
Caltrain will close the Churchill Avenue rail grade crossing in Palo Alto for the next two weekends so that the rail agency can carry out
Caltrain Continues Activities During Rail Safety Month
September 19, 2016
Caltrain has launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) highlighting awareness near train tracks as part of Rail Safety Month in September. The PSA, which
Caltrain Proclaims September Rail Safety Month
September 1, 2016
For most people living and working along the rail corridor, the sight of Caltrain operating daily service up and down the Peninsula is common place.
Caltrain, SamTrans to Operate Sunday Schedules for Labor Day
August 31, 2016
Caltrain and SamTrans will operate Sunday schedules for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5. Caltrain will operate 32 trains between San Francisco and
CalSTA Awards Electrification Project $20 Million Cap and Trade Grant
August 16, 2016
Earlier today, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced that Caltrain Modernization would receive one of 14 grants awarded to projects that focus on reducing
Caltrain Offering Special Charter Service for Gilroy Garlic Festival
July 25, 2016
Passengers traveling to the Gilroy Garlic Festival this weekend can savor the sweet taste of roundtrip charter train service to the annual event in the
Caltrain to Swap Train Sets This Month for More Capacity and Maintenance
July 14, 2016
Editor's Note: Correction in red below. On Monday, July 25, Caltrain will be replacing some five-car Gallery train sets with six-car Bombardier train sets. Instead
Caltrain’s Board Approves Electrification Design-Build and EMU Contracts
July 7, 2016
Today, the Caltrain Board of Directors approved 1.25 billion in contracts to begin work on the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP). The contract for design
SamTrans and Caltrain Adjusting Schedules for Fourth of July Holiday
June 27, 2016
SamTrans and Caltrain will operate Sunday schedules for the Fourth of July Holiday on Monday. During the evening of Fourth of July, Caltrain will offer
Transit Agencies to Host Upcoming Joint DBE Meetings
June 17, 2016
Caltrain, SamTrans and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will host two upcoming meetings to inform the business community about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Availability
Parking Fee to Increase at Caltrain Station Lots
June 15, 2016
Beginning July 1, the daily Caltrain parking fee at all station lots is set to increase by 10 percent. Daily parking fees will increase by
Caltrain to Conduct Online Survey on Storm Water
June 10, 2016
Beginning Monday, June 13, through the end of the month, Caltrain will be conducting an online survey to gauge what people know about its new
Caltrain to Participate in Grade Crossing Awareness Day
June 7, 2016
At Caltrain, safety is always a top priority and this Friday, June 10, the rail agency will partner with Operation Lifesaver to participate in International
Caltrain Board of Directors Approves Operating & Capital Budgets
June 2, 2016
Caltrain’s Board of Directors unanimously approved balanced operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2017 at the rail agency’s monthly board meeting on Thursday. The
Caltrain, SamTrans to Operate Sunday Schedules for Memorial Day
May 23, 2016
Caltrain and SamTrans will operate on Sunday schedules for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30. Caltrain will operate 32 trains between San Francisco
Caltrain to Participate in Out of the Darkness Walk this Weekend
May 17, 2016
For the third time in 10 years, Caltrain will be participating in the Out of the Darkness Overnight walk this weekend, May 21 & 22,
Caltrain Reveals All-time High Annual Ridership Numbers
May 12, 2016
For the sixth consecutive year, Caltrain’s annual ridership count confirms that more people are riding the train than ever before. Initial findings from the annual
Caltrain Providing Extra Service for Bay to Breakers Race Sunday
May 11, 2016
Racers, spectators, volunteers and other fans of San Francisco’s most unique sporting event can count on Caltrain to get to them to the starting line
It’s Always Bike to Work Day on Caltrain and SamTrans
May 11, 2016
This Thursday, May 12, marks the 22 nd edition of Bike to Work Day in the Bay Area, and Caltrain and SamTrans will be ready
Caltrain’s Board Approves Multi-party Caltrain Modernization Funding Agreement; High Speed Rail Commits Additional $113 Million
May 5, 2016
At this morning’s meeting, the Caltrain Board of Directors adopted an agreement that invests an additional 211 million in the Caltrain Modernization Program. The seven-party
Caltrain to Extend Bus Bridge in San Francisco Until Noon Today
May 1, 2016
Due to additional time needed for construction work on the Quint Street Rail Bridge, Caltrain will be extending bus bridge service between Bayshore Station and
San Francisco Women’s Transportation Seminar to Honor Transit District Employee, Caltrain Electrification Project
April 28, 2016
April Chan, the San Mateo County Transit District Chief Officer for Planning, Grants, and the Transportation Authority (TA), will be honored next week by the
Caltrain to Operate Bus Bridge for Quint Street Bridge in San Francisco
April 20, 2016
On Saturday, April 30, Caltrain will be replacing the 100-year-old Quint Street Rail Bridge with a new berm. This work requires continuous weekend construction activities
Open Letter from CEO Jim Hartnett
April 7, 2016
One year ago, I was given the honor and responsibility of leading the transportation businesses that make up the San Mateo County Transit District. The
Caltrain Executive Director Testifies On Draft High-Speed Rail Business Plan
April 6, 2016
Caltrain’s Executive Director Jim Hartnett recently testified during three State Legislative hearings to review the Draft 2016 High-Speed Rail Business Plan. Hartnett appeared before a
San Mateo’s Poplar Avenue Rail Bridge to be Replaced; Bus Bridge Provided
April 6, 2016
The fourth and final bridge change-out for the San Mateo Bridges Replacement Project will take place on the weekend of April 16 & 17. The
Caltrain Ready for Return of Regular Season Baseball at AT&T Park
April 5, 2016
Regular season baseball will be welcomed back to AT&T Park this week, and Giants fans know that Caltrain is the winning ticket for getting to
Caltrain Celebrates Addition of Third Bike Car Today
April 4, 2016
On Monday, April 4, Caltrain officially launched the addition of a third bike car on all Bombardier-style train sets at its “Bikes on Bombardiers Event”
Caltrain to Close Poplar Avenue Near San Mateo Bridges Project
March 15, 2016
The fourth and final street closure of the San Mateo Bridges Replacement Project will begin this coming Monday, March 21. The Poplar Avenue bridge area,
Caltrain to Adjust Schedule and Add Third Bicycle Car; Bicycle Advisory Committee to Help Host Celebratory Event
March 9, 2016
Beginning Monday, April 4, Caltrain will adjust its timetable to improve schedule reliability for customers. In addition, Caltrain also has plans to add a third
Caltrain Statement: Court Rules Blended System OK Under Prop 1A
March 9, 2016
Caltrain applauds the California Superior Court decision confirming the “Blended System” approach selected to accommodate High Speed Rail trains on the Caltrain corridor is permissible
Reminder: Caltrain Fare Changes Go Into Effect on February 28
February 23, 2016
A series of changes to Caltrain’s fare structure will go into effect on Sunday, February 28. The changes include an increase to Caltrain’s adult base
Transit District Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
February 22, 2016
The San Mateo County Transit District announced today the hiring of Ilia (Eli) Kay as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kay has 20 years of financial
Caltrain Statement on High Speed Rail Business Plan Update
February 18, 2016
Caltrain is pleased to hear that the California High Speed Rail Authority recently updated business plan prioritizes investment on the northern portion of the HSR
San Mateo Bridges Project: Santa Inez Avenue Bridge Replacement
February 17, 2016
Caltrain will be replacing the 112-year-old Santa Inez Avenue rail bridge as part of the San Mateo Bridges Replacement Project next week. The bridge replacement
Obama Administration Advances Funds For Caltrain Electrification
February 10, 2016
On February 9 th , United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that President Obama is recommending that 125 million be included in the Fiscal Year
Caltrain Wraps Up Super Bowl 50 Festivities
February 8, 2016
Thousands of football fans representing the orange and navy, and the black, teal and silver packed Caltrain over the weekend, increasing regular weekend ridership. On
Easy First Half For Caltrain's Super Bowl 50 Pre-Game Service
February 7, 2016
Following a record day for Saturday ridership, yesterday, Caltrain rolled out its special Super Bowl schedule for today’s Big Game. Caltrain carried nearly 5,000 pre-game
Make Caltrain Part Of Your Trip to Football’s Biggest Game
February 5, 2016
The Super Bowl is finally set to arrive in the Bay Area on Sunday, and Caltrain will be increasing capacity and adding service to make
Former SFMTA and VTA CEO To Lead Caltrain Modernization Program
February 4, 2016
At this morning’s Caltrain Board meeting, Executive Director Jim Hartnett announced that Michael Burns, who retired as the Chief Executive Officer for the Santa Clara
Super Bowl Festivities Kick Off This Weekend
January 27, 2016
There are only two teams left standing, and just one more game to play in this NFL season, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty
Top 5 Tips for Riders During Super Bowl 50 Week
January 22, 2016
Caltrain is proud to serve Super Bowl 50 and visiting NFL fans when the biggest football game of the year comes to Levi’s Stadium on
Caltrain Conducts Annual Count
January 15, 2016
Beginning next week, Caltrain will conduct its annual onboard count of riders, both seated and standing. With an estimated 60,000 riders on an average weekday
Caltrain to Run Regular Service, SamTrans a Non-School Day Schedule For MLK Jr. Day Holiday
January 11, 2016
Caltrain will operate a regular weekday schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18. SamTrans will operate a regular, non-school day
Caltrain Welcomes New Directors, Elects Officers for 2016
January 7, 2016
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board welcomed new members Raul Peralez and Joél Ramos, and elected its officers for 2016 at the rail agency’s January
San Jose Station Parking Notice
The NCAA Men's Basketball West Regional at the SAP Center will affect parking at the San Jose station and surrounding lots on Thursday, March 23,
Caltrain to Run Modified Service, SamTrans a Non-School Weekday Schedule for Presidents’ Day Holiday
Caltrain will operate modified service , Saturday service with six additional trains in each direction (including one roundtrip from Gilroy to San Francisco), for the Presidents’
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: January 28 to February 3, 2017
NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: January 28 to February 3, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change without notice. If you are
Caltrain Inviting Media to Catch Glimpse of Holiday Train on Friday, December 2
What: Caltrain’s annual Holiday Train will ride again on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4. Decorated with 70,000 glittering lights, the dazzling show-train will
Caltrain Reaches Another Ridership Milestone
Another year, and it’s another ridership record for Caltrain. During the 2016 fiscal year, which concluded on June 30, Caltrain recorded an average weekday ridership
Community Meeting on the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project on April 11
Caltrain will be holding a community meeting regarding the 25 th Avenue Grade Separation Project on Tuesday, April 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: July 1 to July 7, 2017
Sign Up for Email Updates NOTICE Construction, Installation and Maintenance: July 1 to July 7, 2017 Please note, information reported below is subject to change