All aboard. California's transportation landscape is getting a major upgrade as Caltrain, the oldest continuously operated railroad in the West, ushers in a new age of electric trains. This isn't just ...

Caltrain’s newly electrified service has drawn new riders, as the California passenger-rail agency reports its best ridership numbers since before COVID-19. Meanwhile, Caltrain’s retired diesel fleet ...

Caltrain is the San Francisco peninsula’s commuter rail, the oldest operating railroad in the western U.S. Over the next few weeks its old diesel trains will be replaced by new electric cars, ...

Caltrain on Monday announced it successfully tested electric trains and overhead wires for the first time. Conducted between Redwood City and Mountain View, California, the tests now will enable the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The live-run test started at 20 miles an hour to ensure a proper connection to the train and its wire before reaching its maximum ...

Caltrain's new electric fleet is still months away from passenger service, but the agency offered an in-person look Tuesday at one of its electric trains. The new trains have been undergoing safety ...

The reliability of Caltrain’s new electric trains is drawing Bay Area commuters back to a service they dropped in droves during the pandemic. Ruchi Malik was among the passengers who reduced trips on ...

From San Francisco to Silicon Valley, Bay Area residents can now travel on all electric trains via Caltrain. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- From San Francisco to Silicon Valley, Bay Area residents can now ...

SAN JOSE – Caltrain began testing its next generation of trains on its tracks last weekend, as it takes another step closer to moving to an all-electric fleet. According to an agency statement, the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — In 2024, Caltrain rolled out its electric fleet of trains to replace its diesel-powered line. That move, according to a UC Berkeley study, has dramatically reduced its riders' ...

The trains’ top speed is 79 mph, same as the diesel-powered versions they’re replacing, but the electric trains start and stop much faster. The zippiness means Caltrain can run express trains between ...

The first set of electric trains for Caltrain landed in the Bay Area this year and are beginning to pass the first of many tests needed before they appear on the tracks. Enthusiasts spotted electric ...