Caltrain to Receive Compensation for Energy Returned to Grid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20250 Caltrain has stated it will begin to be compensated for the power its new electric trains return to the power grid through regenerative braking as a result of policy changes made by clean energy partners Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) and San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE). The operator currently runs on 100%
Caltrain Marks First Year of Electrified Service with Higher Ridership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20250 Caltrain has marked the first anniversary of its fully electrified service, highlighting a year of significant changes in ridership, service levels and environmental performance. Since the introduction of electric trains in September 2024, Caltrain has carried 9.1 million passengers in the 2025 financial year, up from 6.2 million in 2024. Weekend
Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 Newly released data has demonstrated that ridership numbers on Caltrain have risen substantially since the launch of its electric train service in September 2024. The service, which operates between San Francisco and San Jose, recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in ridership in December, amounting to more than 500,000 additional journeys. This
Caltrain’s Electric Fleet Exceeds Efficiency Expectations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20250 At its monthly Board of Directors meeting, Caltrain reported that its new electric trains are exceeding performance expectations, with regenerative braking systems returning approximately 23% of consumed energy back to the electric grid. Caltrain had initially projected its annual electricity costs for the new fleet to be around 19.5 million USD.
Caltrain to Transfer Diesel Fleet to Buyer in Peru Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20240 Caltrain has finalised an agreement to transfer its retired diesel fleet to the Municipality of Lima, Peru, following the successful electrification of its network. The fleet includes 90 gallery cars and 19 diesel locomotives, originally built between 1985 and 1987. This transfer marks a second life for the equipment, which served
Caltrain Launches Electric Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20240 On Sunday, 11 August, Caltrain officially introduced the first of its new electric trains into regular service. Additional units will now be gradually introduced prior to the full launch of an electrified schedule between San Francisco and San Jose on Saturday 21 September. The new high-performance electric trains offer a better experience
Caltrain Celebrates Electrification of 51-Mile Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20240 Caltrain, Balfour Beatty and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have celebrated the start of testing across the fully electrified 51-mile Caltrain corridor. This milestone paves the way for Caltrain to commence operating its electric trains for passenger services between San Francisco and San Jose in September 2024. Caltrain’s electric trains © Caltrain Caltrain
Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20240 Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet. Caltrain’s new electric trains will replace the retired diesel units, which are nearly 40 years old. These old units have now been shipped to Sonoma, California to be stored in Petaluma with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail
Caltrain Expands Its Electric Train Testing Area Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20240 Caltrain has successfully tested its electric trains and overhead wires between Redwood City and Mountain View for the first time. This milestone enables the agency to expand its testing area ahead of the launch of its electrified service this autumn. Caltrain’s electric trains © Caltrain Between Redwood City and Mountain View, Caltrain commenced the
US: Caltrain Electric Trains Complete Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20240 Caltrain has finalised testing for three new electric trains, with each of the new units having completed a thousand miles of testing along the Californian line. The three trains, which form part of a set of 23, have passed the line’s 1,000-mile testing process to meet various safety and quality standards,
Caltrain Completes Major Milestones Towards Network Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20230 Caltrain has successfully completed three major milestones to advance its electrification project. This includes the installation of every pole for the Overhead Contact System (OCS) that will provide power to the electric trains. In addition, it has upgraded the signalling system that will allow the electric trains to operate along the Caltrain
Caltrain Energises Its Second Traction Power Substation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20230 The Caltrain Traction Power Substation built by Balfour Beatty in South San Francisco has now been energised with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This is Caltrain’s second traction power substation to be energised following the supply of power to its San Jose site last year. The energisation was completed
Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20230 Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services. The California Transportation Commission has approved 80 million USD in funding to purchase a battery-equipped electric train from Stadler. This funding allocation will also cover the related maintenance services and
Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Caltrain’s electrification project has reached a new milestone, as electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines have commenced testing. These initial tests will take place between Santa Clara and College Park stations on the Santa Clara Drill Track. Testing will then be expanded to the main track, between San
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
Caltrain Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Caltrain has reached a new milestone in its electrification project by energising its FMC San Jose traction power substation with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the first time. This is one of the two main substations along the Caltrain corridor, the second being the East Grand substation
Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose, California. This clearance testing will ensure the electrified trains are able to operate safely along the Peninsula Corridor, which spans 47 miles from San Jose to San Francisco. The test train was