The proposed Downtown Rail Extension, if completed, would connect Caltrain and the California High-Speed Rail project to BART in San Francisco proper through an underground pedestrian walkway between Caltrain platforms at the Salesforce Transit Center and BART's Embarcadero station. Caltrain will be suspending its service between Menlo Park and Santa Clara Stations on the we Caltrain Seeks Volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committee. Tri-Rail suggests passengers arrive at the station 20 minutes prior to departure. [47] As part of the Caltrain Modernization Program and mandated by the federal government, positive train control (PTC) was installed along the route between San Francisco and San Jose by late 2015.[48]. [146] Monthly passes are implemented exclusively through the Clipper card;[145] in addition, some employer-sponsored annual Go passes are implemented through the Clipper card, starting in January 2019. Originally F40PH-2s; ordered new by Caltrans; overhauled by Alstom in 1999 and HEP generators were converted to separate Caterpillar 6-cylinder engines. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view Portable Document Format (PDF) files. In July 1995, CalTrain became accessible to passengers with wheelchairs. It was taken to the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado, for high-speed testing. [101] Ex-Metrolink cars have retained their Metrolink blue-on-white livery, but Metrolink logos have been painted over and rolling stock numbers have been repainted with JPBX numbers. It was suggested that Caltrain could increase bicycle capacity by removing some seats from bicycle cars. Eligible Discount Fare, applies to senior, disabled, youth, or Medicare. qw|bctn<01Wwo }sxk7fN/~Ag6!f-5cam"L52H-]Qnm%[RGTxv. Newer, nicer trains (bombardiers) get a sparkle . In August 2005, as part of its Vasona light rail project, VTA light rail established its third transfer point with Caltrain at San Jose's central train station Diridon. On weekdays, the first train departs from San Francisco at 4:15 am, and the last train departs at 11:45 pm. * fares may change. Caltrans also upgraded stations, added shuttle buses to nearby employers, and dubbed the operation CalTrain. [148] If they board the train without tagging on, they will be subject to the same fines as riders without a ticket. Clipper card users receive a $0.55 discount on the one way full fares. Since 1985, Caltrain has used the following locomotives, which are almost all powered by diesel engines:[3], Caltrain also leased a number of Amtrak F40PH's in 1998 and 1999 while Caltrain's F40PH-2's were being overhauled. See download files info to view Comma Separated Value (CSV) files. [citation needed]. [11] The new operating contract was approved by the full Joint Powers Board at its scheduled September 1 meeting. However, the plans for an electrified Caltrain were put in jeopardy in February 2017 by the Trump administration when US Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao decided to indefinitely delay granting the federal funding for the Caltrain electrification project that had been approved by the Obama administration. In addition, the cost of the fine decreased to $75 per infraction, and Caltrain will retain the fees. Three round-trip freight trains operate daily over the line. [38] Caltrain began operation with a new schedule that exceeds pre-pandemic service on August 30, 2021; there are 104 trains operated per weekday, including reinstated Baby Bullet service. 4xx trains were local trains that made all stops. The operating expenses for fiscal year 2011 were $95,628,000. When tagging off, the stored cash value on the Clipper card is credited according to the destination zone when leaving the train; pass holders are credited the full amount that was debited when tagging off. Trains run in a puller configuration (led by the locomotive) towards San Jose and in a pusher configuration (led by the cab car) towards San Francisco, so the orientation of cars remains consistent. Cummins-powered HEP generators; underwent mid-life overhaul by MPI at, Primarily used for "Baby Bullet" service. Fiscal year ends on 30 June. [25] Potential capital projects which could use the dedicated funding include additional electric multiple units (making electric trains 8-EMU consists, rather than 6-EMU), extended boarding platforms, and the proposed Downtown Rail Extension to the Transbay Transit Center. [35] In November 2020, Measure RR passed which created dedicated funding of a one-eighth cent sales tax. [52] One month later, in March 2017, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) sent a letter to Secretary Chao calling the Caltrain delay "concerning." One-way tickets expire four hours after purchase, but round-trip tickets ("day passes") are good for unlimited rides within their zone limit until the last train of the day. Two trains are operated from Gilroy to San Jose Diridon on weekday mornings, and two trains are operated from San Jose to Gilroy on weekday evenings. A ride between Sunnyvale and Lawrence covers 2.0 miles (3.2km) and costs $6, the same as San Francisco [Zone 1] to Redwood City [southernmost station in Zone 2], which covers a distance of 25.3 miles (40.7km). [56] The $100million represents the federal funding for fiscal year 2017 of the total $647million grant, with the balance expected in future years. Five months later, CalTrain increased the bicycle limit to 24 per train, making the service attractive to commuters in bicycle-friendly cities such as San Francisco and Palo Alto. 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The frequency of the popular Baby Bullet express trains was increased; two express trains were added in May and another ten were added in August. On the weekends of April 8-9 and 15-16, Caltrain will be suspending rail service between Belm Caltrain Suspends Weekend Train Service Between Millbrae and Hillsdale for Electrification Construction. If passengers who use the Clipper card fail to tag off when they exit the train, they will be charged "the highest cash fare from [their] point of origin", including pass holders. [55], On April 30, legislators in the United States Congress included $100 million for the Caltrain electrification project in the proposed 2017 federal spending bill, which was signed into law by President Trump on May 6. Members of the SFMTA Board of Directors will attend this meeting in-person. The longest line from the [63] In June 2021, Caltrain announced the start of revenue service with electric multiple units would be delayed to late 2024. To preserve the commuter service, in 1980 Caltrans contracted with SP and began to subsidize the Peninsula Commute. [36] The schedule was adjusted again starting December 14, with slightly fewer weekday trains (68) but more frequent off-peak and weekend service to support essential workers. [205][206], Cyclists must be at least six years old, and cyclists younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult and capable of carrying their own bike on and off the train. In more than two decades, the APTA wrote, "no project has failed to secure final signature after successfully meeting evaluation criteria. [39], The Caltrain Modernization Program will electrify the main line between San Francisco and the San Jose Tamien station, allowing transition from diesel-electric locomotive power to electric rolling stock. Two Capitol Corridor trains would originate from Salinas in the mornings and run through to San Jose and on to Sacramento, with two evening trains making the return trip south to Salinas. [12], In June 2004, Caltrain finished its two-year CTX (Caltrain Express) project for a new express service called the Baby Bullet. WebWeekend/Holiday Train Schedule. [79] The cost of operating commuter rail from the anticipated start of service until 2030 was estimated at US$64,900,000 (equivalent to $87,237,000 in 2021) for two daily round trips, including an expansion to four round trips daily within ten years.[79]. Oct 7 Weekend Shutdowns Continue. The J Church Transfer Improvements Project will facilitate connections between surface transportation and the subway, Running bus shuttles during early subway closures to perform critical maintenance, , Muni Owl Service - Late Night Transportation, Duboce Ave & Noe St (Sunset Tunnel East Portal). [72] Dumbarton Rail was scheduled to start construction in 2009 after a 30-month environmental review and begin service in 2012. Local Policy Maker Group Details Agenda Date and time Thu, 04/27/2023 - 5:30 pm Link to Zoom Meeting Location Zoom Get service updates by email or SMS Sign up for service updates and rider news, manage your existing account or Single tracking alert: Yellow Line work between Pleasant Hill and Concord on 3 Sundays (next work date 4/23) BART celebrates Earth Day with fellow Bay Area transit agencies. Each member agency has three representatives on a nine-member Board of Directors. Additional shows are set for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 22; and 2 p.m. on April 23. These Bombardier cars were initially only used on Baby Bullet express trains, but now also used on limited-stop and local trains. On April 2, 2010, Caltrain announced the need to cut its services by around 50%, as it was required to cut $30 million from its $97 million budget because all three authorities that fund the line were facing financial problems themselves and $10 million a year in previous state funding had been cut. Keeping our legacy light rail vehicles as good as new! ALERT: Regular Weekday Service Returns May 1. The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), the entity that manages Caltrain, is seeking Caltrain Reduces Weekday Service for Two Weeks for Electrification Construction. WebGet to San Francisco within around 25 up to 30 minutes with departures every 15 minutes. A passenger that boards at a Zone 2 station and departs at a Zone 4 station is considered to travel within three zones (Zones 2, 3, and 4). The budget gap would be closed with another $0.25 fare increase, a $1 parking fee increase to $4, and additional money from other transit agencies and the MTC. With many people returning to the office and weekday and weekend events heating up across the Bay Area, including 10 Giants home games, everyone can take Caltrain to where they need to go conveniently and affordably. 1xx trains were local trains that made all regular stops. [142][148] Passengers with monthly passes must tag on and off at least once before the 15th of the month to activate the pass, unless the monthly pass was added through a physical card interaction at a retailer or add value machine. All rights reserved. [62] The first electric trainset was shipped to the Transportation Technology Center for testing in February 2021. subscribers . 3842 built in 1987. Information on this page is current at time of page load. [78], Caltrain was approached by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) to extend service south of Gilroy into Monterey County. Click the URL below to copy a link to this page without any of this information, which may be personally identifying. Get information about these Lines from SHC Parking and Access. [204] The expansion started several months later. These digits also indicated the direction of the train; odd-numbered trains run northbound, and even-numbered trains run southbound. This page was last edited on 13 April 2023, at 11:19. In August 2016, Caltrain ordered sixteen six-car double-decker Stadler KISS electric multiple unit sets from Stadler Rail. Credits. For project updates of work from Monday, April 24 through Saturday, May 6, visit Project Update. Weekend Train & Bus Bridge Schedule - EFFECTIVE April 22 & 23, April 29 & 30, May 6 & 7 and May 13 & 14, 2023 Northbound Service - Weekend Service to San Francisc Zone At the same time, it raised fares $0.25 and continued to contemplate cutting weekday service to 48 trains during commute hours only. [89][90], The Southeast Rail Station Study (SERSS) was released in June 2022 and was endorsed by the San Francisco Planning Commission on July 14. Caltrain plans to use lighter electric multiple units that do not comply with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) crashworthiness standards, but instead comply with the International Union of Railways (UIC) standards, on the electrified lines. View our transfer timetable. [23], Advocates for the increased tax cited its potential benefits to alleviate congestion along U.S. 101, which Carl Guardino quipped "has become so congested that we've changed its name to the '101 Parking Lot'. Caltrain announced on August 19, 2011 a staff recommendation to sign a five-year, $62.5 million contract with TransitAmerica Services, after taking proposals from three other firms, including Amtrak California, which had provided operating employees since 1992. To ride a BART commuter train, first you need to purchase your ticket. They then went on to sign a contract with Wabtec, who would offer them the industry-standard PTC system. On the weekends of March 25-26 and April 1-2, Caltrain will be suspending rail service betwee Caltrain to Present at Meeting on San Jose Diridon Plaza Transit-Oriented Development. The weekend schedule is available In August 2009 Caltrain became the fifth public transit agency in the San Francisco Bay Area to implement the Clipper card. All stations have a maximum headway of 60 minutes, including weekends, except for a 90-120 minute gap between the earliest weekend trains. The leased "suburban" and "gallery" coaches continued to wear SP's standard dark grey. Bulky attachments such as training wheels, trailers, saddlebags, and baskets are similarly not allowed. [214] After this, bike capacity on trains was expanded by increasing the number of bike cars in a consist, rather than further modifying cars. The southern terminus is in San Jose at Tamien station with weekday rush hour service running as far as Gilroy. [149] Because of the initial maximum fare debit when tagging on, passengers are required to have at least $1.25 stored cash on the Clipper card to avoid exceeding the card's allowable negative value limit when boarding Caltrain. Travel between Sunnyvale and Lawrence is a two-zone ride, since Sunnyvale is the southernmost station in Zone 3 and Lawrence is the northernmost station in Zone 4. New Muni light rail vehicles are here and more are on the way! [88]:27 A follow-up study in 2014 predicted daily ridership of around 2,350. Travels between Li Ka Shing Center, Porter Dr, Hillview Ave, and Arastradero Rd. On May 26, 2012, TransitAmerica took over full operations. [189][190][191], New trains will be double-decked, 515feet 3inches (157.05m) long and equipped for both 22-and-50.5-inch (559 and 1,283mm) platform heights in anticipation of sharing facilities with California High-Speed Rail trains. [207], Due to equipment rotation and maintenance concerns, Caltrain said in 2009 that it could not dedicate cars with higher bike capacity on trains with high bike demand. [76], Potential restoration of Del Monte-like service to Monterey had been identified as early as the Caltrans 1984-89 Rail passenger development plan. "[24] Detractors pointed to Caltrain's bureaucracy and stated fares should be increased to improve services instead. Caltrain has 93 Nippon Sharyo bi-level Gallery-type cars and 41 Bombardier BiLevel Coaches in revenue service as of 2017. May 28, 2014, 6:57am PDT Updated: May 29, 2014, 1:00pm PDT, Younger and wealthier, Caltrain riders opt out of traffic. The second and third digits indicated the sequence number of the train. The Yellow line will now have trains arriving about every 10 minutes before 9pm, Monday-Friday, instead of every 15 minutes. See download files info to view Comma Separated Value (CSV) files. [153] The complexity of the ticketing system meant that up to 65% of issued fine tickets were later overturned in court. Conductor or fare inspector may request proof of age or eligibility. Extreme weather conditions may impact the construction schedule. Weekdays 6am - 12 midnight; Weekends 8am - 12 midnight. In June 2003, a passenger connection for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Caltrain systems opened at Millbrae station just south of the San Francisco International Airport.[10]. The fare revenue was $49,026,000, making the farebox recovery ratio 51.3%. Departing from the Airport. [173] In July 2016, six-car Bombardier sets replaced some five-car gallery sets to relieve overcrowding. [102], The Southern Pacific Railroad originally built many stations with a side platform on the west side of the tracks to serve southbound trains, plus a narrow island platform between tracks to serve northbound trains. We are unable to display alerts at this time. [182], In August 2016, Caltrain awarded a $551 million contract to produce the trainsets needed for running on the electrified line 96 Stadler KISS EMUs arranged into 16 trainsets will be delivered for testing by August 2019. In 1998, the San Francisco Municipal Railway extended the N Judah line from Market Street to the San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th and King streets, providing a direct connection between Caltrain and the Muni Metro system. WebThe Caltrain Modernization Program (CalMod), sometimes referred to as the Caltrain Electrification Project, is a $2.44 billion project that will add a positive train control (PTC) system and electrify the main line of the U.S. commuter railroad Caltrain, which serves cities in the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley, as well as transition from its current PCJPB purchased the right of way from Southern Pacific (SP) in 1991, while SP maintained rights to inter-city passenger and freight trains. Apr 29 As a reminder WEEKEND closures will be in effect between Menlo Park and Santa Clara beginning tomorrow. Due to the COVID-19 measures and subsequent loss of approximately 75% of its ridership, Caltrain discontinued Baby Bullet service starting March 17, 2020. Passenger counts performed every February. [61] The Federal Railroad Administration certified Caltrain's PTC project in December 2020. The URL of this page automatically updates to allow you to share your map center, zoom, and other state.

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