Caltrain's Electrification Leap: 1,000-Mile Testing Triumph for New Electric Trains

An essential step toward ensuring passenger safety, three of Caltrain's new electric train sets have successfully finished a demanding 1,000-mile testing phase

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The 48-mile corridor between San Francisco and San Jose is going to change thanks to these trains, which Stadler US developed in Utah

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Each seven-car train set promises a faster, more efficient, and quieter ride thanks to its cutting-edge amenities

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In line with local climate goals, Caltrain's Electrification Project represents a switch from diesel to electric power

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Trains operating during peak hours will now serve 79 stations every hour, as opposed to the previous 66

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Additionally, the project establishes the framework for the upcoming high-speed rail system in California

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By Q4 2024, the entire fleet of 23 trains should be in service

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This project is a part of a global movement towards more contemporary and sustainable rail infrastructure

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Within its 160-year history of rail service, Caltrain's transition to electric power is a major milestone

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