On Saturday, Caltrain officially ushered in a new era by launching fully electric service between San Francisco and San Jose.
This was the culmination of a $2.4 billion project that broke ground in 2017.
“This is a vastly improved railroad. The trains are so much better, they’re so much nicer,” said Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman. “This is a generational change, one we’re really proud to be a part of.”
Caltrain now has a fleet of 37 electrified trains. They’re more eco-friendly and much faster than the agency’s diesel locomotives used for decades.
“Our new express is being able to travel from San Francisco to San Jose in under an hour — that’s practically miraculous,” Lieberman said.
There will be more frequent service throughout the corridor, per Caltrain. During peak hours, 16 stations will receive trains every 15-to-20 minutes.
Some train numbers are changing, however, so those who plan to commute on Monday should be aware of that.