https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/caltrain/ Caltrain News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:51:18+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/glittering-show-train-is-back/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/glittering-show-train-is-back/ The nip in the air signals that the holiday season is just around the corner. Start your celebration off right by coming out to see the Caltrain Holiday Train, presented by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-ridership-continues-to-set-new-records/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-ridership-continues-to-set-new-records/ Caltrain broke new ground in September by serving 50,821 average weekday riders, a new all-time high.  That number comes on the heels of 26 consecutive months of ridership growth and it is the second month in the past calendar year that has seen ridership totals of more than 50,000. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-train-wrap-announcing-return-of-holiday-train-debuts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-train-wrap-announcing-return-of-holiday-train-debuts/ Caltrain riders and holiday aficionados can be on the lookout for a special passenger car announcing the return of the Caltrain Holiday Train, presented by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ctc-votes-to-release-39.8m-to-advance-caltrain-modernization-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ctc-votes-to-release-39.8m-to-advance-caltrain-modernization-project/ In the first major funding milestone to advance Caltrain electrification from the High Speed Rail ‘early investment’ program, the California Transportation Commission today voted to release $39.8 million in allocations for critical work to advance the Caltrain Modernization Program and prepare the corridor for a future blended system with California High Speed Rail. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-responds-to-record-ridership-growth-with-additional-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-responds-to-record-ridership-growth-with-additional-trains/ Caltrain is experiencing record ridership growth following 24 months of consecutive increases. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-proclaims-september-rail-safety-month1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-proclaims-september-rail-safety-month1/ For most people living and working along the Peninsula rail corridor, the sight of a nearly two story tall, one million pound train is common place. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-get-into-the-holiday-spirit-early/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-get-into-the-holiday-spirit-early/ It’s never too early to get into the Holiday Spirit. The Caltrain Holiday Train, thanks to the generous support of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, is back this year after a two-year hiatus. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-bruno-grade-separation-project-nears-half-way-mark/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-bruno-grade-separation-project-nears-half-way-mark/ The San Bruno Grade Separation Project, which will dramatically enhance safety at three rail crossings in downtown San Bruno, is nearing the half-way mark. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-receives-3.2m-for-modernization-and-safety-improvements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-receives-3.2m-for-modernization-and-safety-improvements/ Caltrain will receive $3.2 million in U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds to install an advanced signal system needed to support modernized Caltrain service and the eventual addition of high-speed rail. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-ridership-hits-historic-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-ridership-hits-historic-high/ For the first time in the nearly 150-year history of the railroad, Caltrain’s average weekday ridership is more than 50,000, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board announced today. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-thanks-legislators-for-support-of-caltrain-modernization/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-thanks-legislators-for-support-of-caltrain-modernization/ Caltrain officials thanked and congratulated the Peninsula delegation of state legislators who cast historic votes in support of the funding of the California High-Speed Rail Project. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 06:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/some-caltrain-fares-change-july-1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/some-caltrain-fares-change-july-1/ Beginning July 1, Caltrain riders who purchase paper tickets from ticket vending machines will see an increase in the price of their ticket. Caltrain is increasing fares 25 cents for one-way tickets and 50 cents for Day Passes. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regional-agreement-to-fund-caltrain-modernization-is-approved/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regional-agreement-to-fund-caltrain-modernization-is-approved/ The approval by the City of San Jose is the last endorsement needed for a regional agreement to fully fund the modernization of the Caltrain system. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-executive-director-applauds-new-state-high-speed-rail-chief/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-executive-director-applauds-new-state-high-speed-rail-chief/ Caltrain Executive Director Mike Scanlon praised the announcement from the California High Speed Rail Authority that former California Department of Transportation Director Jeff Morales has been named the rail agency’s new Chief Executive Officer. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-board-approves-regional-agreement-to-fund-modernization/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-board-approves-regional-agreement-to-fund-modernization/ The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, the agency that owns and operates Caltrain, today unanimously approved a regional agreement to fully fund the electrification of the railroad. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/every-day-is-bike-to-work-day-on-samtrans-and-caltrain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/every-day-is-bike-to-work-day-on-samtrans-and-caltrain/ Today, thousands of Bay Area bicyclists will participate in Bike to Work Day, an annual event to encourage riding a bike to work. But at SamTrans and Caltrain, every day is Bike to Work Day. Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-neighbors-to-expect-modest-increase-in-rail-activity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-neighbors-to-expect-modest-increase-in-rail-activity/ Beginning now through May 24, neighbors along the Caltrain corridor will notice a modest increase in rail activity, horn noise and gate down time Monday through Thursday nights between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. These times were chosen to minimize the impacts to passenger service. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-applauds-mtc-endorsement-of-regional-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-applauds-mtc-endorsement-of-regional-agreement/ The Metropolitan Transportation Commission approval today of a regional agreement to fully fund the electrification of Caltrain is the first step in bringing modernized rail service to the dynamic region spanning San Francisco to San Jose. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regional-agreement-advances-caltrain-modernization/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regional-agreement-advances-caltrain-modernization/ A regional agreement between the California High Speed Rail Authority and more than a half-dozen Bay Area public agencies will fully fund the electrification and modernization of the Caltrain system – a long-planned, critically-needed improvement that will dramatically improve the service and help ensure the long-term viability of the commuter rail system. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-celebrates-renovation-improvements-at-san-jose-and-santa-clara-sta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-celebrates-renovation-improvements-at-san-jose-and-santa-clara-sta/ Caltrain and its partners today celebrated the completion of a $61 million station improvement project that will allow it to offer more service now and in the future. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-peninsula-leaders-oppose-cuts-to-transit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-peninsula-leaders-oppose-cuts-to-transit/ A broad coalition of Peninsula community leaders has banded together to urge U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) and Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) to work to oppose provisions of a House bill that would strip key federal funding from public transportation. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-board-elects-officers-welcomes-new-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-board-elects-officers-welcomes-new-member/ The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, which owns and operates Caltrain, elected officers and welcomed a new board member at its recent meeting. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-transit-toy-drive-comes-home-for-the-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-transit-toy-drive-comes-home-for-the-holidays/ Santa will have plenty of help collecting toys for good little girls and boys this year. SamTrans and Caltrain are joining in Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays Festival and Fireworks Show Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-bruno-caltrain-station-moves-to-temporary-location/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-bruno-caltrain-station-moves-to-temporary-location/ Beginning Oct. 18, Caltrain will begin serving a new temporary station in San Bruno. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/present-future-looking-brighter-for-caltrain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/present-future-looking-brighter-for-caltrain/ Faced with a fiscal crisis at the beginning of the year that forced Caltrain to consider drastic service cuts, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board today approved a budget proposal that would avert another crisis, even as the Peninsula commuter rail system is experiencing record growth in ridership and revenue. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/catch-a-break-with-caltrain-to-sharks-games-at-the-tank/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/catch-a-break-with-caltrain-to-sharks-games-at-the-tank/ Score a goal by taking Caltrain to all Sharks home games at HP Pavilion. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/catch-caltrain-to-cal-football-games-at-att-park/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/catch-caltrain-to-cal-football-games-at-att-park/ The Cal Bears have made Caltrain part of its game plan this season while Memorial Stadium undergoes retrofit and renovations. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-board-welcomes-new-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-board-welcomes-new-member/ The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, which owns and operates Caltrain, swore in new board member Tom Nolan at its meeting today replacing Nat Ford. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-proclaims-september-rail-safety-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-proclaims-september-rail-safety-month/ The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, which owns and operates Caltrain, approved a proclamation for Railroad Safety Month at its monthly board meeting. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samtrans-and-caltrain-observe-moment-of-remembrance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samtrans-and-caltrain-observe-moment-of-remembrance/ SamTrans and Caltrain will join transit agencies across the United States in a “Moment of Remembrance” on September 11 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 911 terrorist attacks. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-samtrans-to-operate-sunday-schedule-for-labor-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-samtrans-to-operate-sunday-schedule-for-labor-day/ On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, SamTrans and Caltrain will operate Sunday schedules. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/take-caltrain-to-the-palo-alto-festival-of-the-arts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/take-caltrain-to-the-palo-alto-festival-of-the-arts/ Thousands of people are expected to attend this weekend’s 30th Annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts event Aug. 27 & 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-san-bruno-grade-separation-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-san-bruno-grade-separation-project/ Work on the San Bruno Grade Separation Project will take place Monday, Aug. 22 to Friday, Aug. 26. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-analysis-lawmakers-blended-system-concept-operationally-feasible/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-analysis-lawmakers-blended-system-concept-operationally-feasible/ Caltrain announced today that an analysis of preliminary data indicates the Peninsula’s rail corridor can accommodate integrated high-speed rail and Caltrain service largely through modernizing and then sharing the corridor’s existing track infrastructure in most areas. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-receives-federal-funds-to-help-maintain-railroad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-receives-federal-funds-to-help-maintain-railroad/ Caltrain has been selected by the Federal Transit Administration to receive $750,000 to develop a comprehensive program to manage the maintenance of the railroad. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-recommends-new-operator-to-run-train-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-recommends-new-operator-to-run-train-system/ Caltrain management announced it has negotiated a proposed contract with TransitAmerica Services Inc. of St. Joseph, Mo., to operate the Peninsula commuter rail system and that it will recommend the contract for approval to the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board at its Sept. 1 meeting. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/take-caltrain-to-the-circus-in-san-jose/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/take-caltrain-to-the-circus-in-san-jose/ The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to the HP Pavilion Aug. 17 - 21 and Caltrain is the way to the “Big Top.” Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-as-public-transit-to-the-2011-burlingame-artzfest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-as-public-transit-to-the-2011-burlingame-artzfest/ Leave your car behind and take public transit to the Burlingame ArtzFest August 13 & 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Burlingame. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-san-francisco-station-security-improvements-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-san-francisco-station-security-improvements-project/ From Monday, August 1 to Friday, August 5, crews will continue installing bollards at the San Francisco station at 4th and King streets. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-construction-and-maintenance-july-30-to-august-5/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caltrain-construction-and-maintenance-july-30-to-august-5/ San Bruno Grade Separation Project. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samtrans-and-caltrain-welcome-new-board-members/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/samtrans-and-caltrain-welcome-new-board-members/ The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board welcomed two new members at its July meetings. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:00:28 +0000