Caltrain began a two-week rail grinding project on 26 April that will result in reduced noise impacts for neighbors near the right of way and smoother rides for passengers. A rail-mounted, locomotive-sized grinder will be used to restore the shape of the rail to its original configuration. This allows a better fit for the train wheel on top of the rails head. The entire project is expected to be complete by 19 May.
The works begin in San Francisco and proceed south to the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno, Burlingame, San Mateo and San Jose. Work at any one location will be completed in one or two nights.
Owned and operated by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, Caltrain provides commuter rail service from San Francisco to San Jose. Caltrain enjoyed five years of consecutive monthly ridership increases, surpassing more than 60,000 average weekday riders.
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