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 ...

When Caltrain rolled out its electrified fleet last year, the new, more eco-friendly trains also came with the ability to recapture energy as they slow down and return it to the grid. Now, the agency ...

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’ ...

Energy costs for Caltrain’s new all-electric fleet are projected to be about $16.5 million annually, a decrease from the original $19.5 million estimate and slightly higher than the $15 million ...

A new study found that switching to electric trains in the San Francisco Bay Area significantly improved air quality. According to the study, summarized by UC Berkeley News, Caltrain's recent switch ...

The state of California is known for its reliance on the automobile and its less-than-comprehensive public transportation sector, but a massive jump in ridership of an improved rail line could be a ...

For decades, Caltrain has been known for what it takes off the roads. Now, it's being rewarded for what it puts back into the power grid. On the surface, it looks like any other train. But inside each ...

Caltrain, the 160-year-old San Francisco to San Jose rail corridor, has ditched diesel and is now fully electric. This makes Caltrain’s zero-emission service from San Francisco to San Jose the first ...

Caltrain’s conversion to electric trains has increased ridership higher than officials expected. Photo by B. Sakura Cannestra. Caltrain’s electrification has lured people back to riding the rails.

For supporters of rail travel, which offers more environmental benefits than autos or planes, Earth Day 2025 is the best of times and the worst of times. California high-speed rail (CHSR) currently ...