The California State Transportation Agency announced a USD 164.5 million investment to support Caltrain service improvements including the replacement of Caltrain’s diesel fleet with high-performance electric trains, the addition of Wi-Fi service onboard the system’s new electric fleet, and enhanced bicycle facilities at Caltrain stations.
The funding is being made available thanks to last year’s approval of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the landmark transport funding legislation that invests USD 5.4 billion per year in programmes that will fix roads, repair bridges, and improve public transport services statewide.
“This funding will enhance Caltrain Electrification and improve the rider’s experience,” said State Senator Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Last year, Caltrain began work on the Peninsula Corridor electrification project after approval of a USD 647 million federal grant that fully funded the USD 2 billion investment. The project improves the frequency, travel time, capacity, reliability, and safety of Caltrain’s rail service by replacing 75 per cent of Caltrain’s diesel fleet with modernized electric trains.
New funding awarded from SB 1 will be used to fully electrify the Caltrain mainline service between San Francisco and San Jose, which will help maximize the benefits of Caltrain Electrification for current and future riders.
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