Caltrain Suspending Electric Train Service Between San Jose Diridon and Tamien to Repair Guadalupe Bridge

Starting Monday, June 16, Caltrain is suspending electric train travel between Tamien and San Jose Diridon Stations to perform necessary repairs to Guadalupe Bridge.

Free bus service will replace electrified rail service for the eight-month construction period to ensure riders can get around the disruption with minimal inconvenience. Caltrain’s South County Connector service will be unaffected by construction and will continue to serve Tamien Station eight times per weekday (four northbound trains in the morning and four southbound trains in the evening). Caltrain riders not traveling to Tamien Station should not be affected by construction.

Free replacement bus service between San Jose Diridon and Tamien stations will be provided by VTA and operate every 30 to 40 minutes, with the trip taking approximately 10 to 15 minutes per run depending on traffic conditions. On weekdays, buses will run from 5:35 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. and on weekends, from 6:35 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. Buses are ADA accessible and have limited space available for bicycles.

Clipper users utilizing the free VTA bus should tap on and off at San Jose Diridon Station to ensure they are correctly charged. Riders using the South County Connector trains can continue to tap on and off at Tamien Station. Further details can be found at www.caltrain.com/status.

The Guadalupe Bridge Replacement Project will replace the wooden trestle bridge that supports the northbound track, which was built in 1935. Additionally, the project will extend the southern end of the concrete bridge that supports the southbound track to protect against riverbank erosion. Construction will take place primarily during typical work hours. Construction activities include vegetation work, removal of bridge segments, utility relocation, grading, drilling, piledriving, concrete work, bridge installation and track removal and replacement.

Work in this area is complex, due to the need to protect the environment of the Guadalupe River. As such, Caltrain has worked with many regulatory agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers and the Santa Clara Valley Water District, to approve the work plan. Construction is estimated to cost approximately $171.4 million.

In addition to Caltrain, the Guadalupe Bridge supports Union Pacific, Amtrak and the Altamont Commuter Express rail service.

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