Caltrain Electrification Project

Caltrain Electrification is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization program which will electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco’s 4th and King Caltrain Station to approximately the Tamien Caltrain Station. The primary purpose of Caltrain Electrification is to improve Caltrain system performance, reduce long-term environmental impact by reducing noise, improving regional air quality, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. An electrified Caltrain system would better address Peninsula commuters’ vision of increased service and improved travel times in an environmentally friendly and reliable way. This also is expected to help accommodate increased system ridership through improved system operations.

New Schedule for Electrified Service Starts September 21, 2024!

New weekend service starts Saturday, September 21, and new weekday service begins Monday, September 23.

For the latest updates and schedule changes, visit www.caltrain.com/status for more information.

San Francisco

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the 22nd Street station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287  

Brisbane

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the Bayshore station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

South San Francisco

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the South San Francisco station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

San Bruno

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the San Bruno station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Millbrae

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the Millbrae station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Burlingame

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the Burlingame and Broadway stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

San Mateo

August 24 to  August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. 

During work hours at the San Mateo, Hayward Park and Hillsdale stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Belmont

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the Belmont Station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

San Carlos

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting. and fence work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the San Carlos Station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Redwood City

August 24 August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the Redwood City Station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Unincorporated San Mateo County

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.  

Atherton

August 24 August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.  

Menlo Park

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence work. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. During work hours at the Menlo Park Station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Palo Alto

August 24 August 30 Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.  

During work hours at the Palo Alto and California stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Mountain View

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting and fence repair. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. Caltrain is currently testing electric trains on week nights between San Jose and Mountain View. Testing is expected to continue until Summer 2024. Each trainset must be tested for 1,000 miles before being placed into service, which is planned for September 2024.

Caltrain is currently testing electric trains on week nights between San Jose and Mountain View. Testing is expected to continue until Summer 2024. Each trainset must be tested for 1,000 miles before being placed into service, which is planned for September 2024. Testing will be conducted Monday through Friday evenings between 8 pm and 4 am with an expected 1-2 test trains per hour. Residents may hear additional noise during testing hours, including grade crossing activations and train horns. We appreciate your patience as we complete this transformational project

During work hours at the Mountain View and San Antonio stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Sunnyvale

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.

Caltrain is currently testing electric trains on week nights between San Jose and Mountain View. Testing is expected to continue until Summer 2024. Each trainset must be tested for 1,000 miles before being placed into service, which is planned for September 2024. Testing will be conducted Monday through Friday evenings between 8 pm and 4 am with an expected 1-2 test trains per hour. Residents may hear additional noise during testing hours, including grade crossing activations and train horns. We appreciate your patience as we complete this transformational project

During work hours at the Sunnyvale and Lawrence stations all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

Santa Clara

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. 

Caltrain is currently testing electric trains on week nights between San Jose and Mountain View. Testing is expected to continue until Summer 2024. Each trainset must be tested for 1,000 miles before being placed into service, which is planned for September 2024. Testing will be conducted Monday through Friday evenings between 8 pm and 4 am with an expected 1-2 test trains per hour. Residents may hear additional noise during testing hours, including grade crossing activations and train horns. We appreciate your patience as we complete this transformational project

During work hours at the Santa Clara station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287

San Jose

August 24 to August 30, Caltrain will be working during the day to perform tree watering and planting. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible. Caltrain is currently testing electric trains on weeknights between San Jose and Mountain View. Testing is expected to continue until Summer 2024. Each trainset must be tested for 1,000 miles before being placed into service, which is planned for September 2024.

Testing will be conducted Monday through Friday evenings between 8 pm and 4 am with an expected 1-2 test trains per hour. Residents may hear additional noise during testing hours, including grade crossing activations and train horns. We appreciate your patience as we complete this transformational project. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287  

For more information, please call the dedicated outreach line at 650.508.6499; visit the website at caltrain.com/projects/electrification or email calmod@caltrain.com     

Electric Train Testing between San Francisco and San Jose

Caltrain is testing our new electric trains between Millbrae and San Jose most evenings. Each trainset has to be tested for 1,000 miles before they can be considered ready for passenger service. These tests mark a significant step towards modernizing and enhancing rail service for both passengers and the communities that Caltrain serves.

To minimize disruption to regular Caltrain service, testing will be conducted during night between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Residents can expect 1-2 trains per hour during these times and may hear additional noise including grade crossing activations and train horns.

The start of testing of electric trains means big improvement are on their way for our riders and community. It also means that new electric overhead wires are energized and that the new electric trains will be much quieter than the diesel trains. Learn more about staying safe around the new wires and trains with these simple safety tips.

Churchill Avenue/Alma Street Grade Crossing Improvement

Weekend/Night Work: N/A

Weekday Work:

From Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30, crew will perform construction work. Work hours are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, one traffic lane on Churchill Avenue will be closed, but flaggers will manage traffic to allow vehicles to cross the tracks using the open lane. Neighbors may experience noise during these hours. Please note that the schedule may change. We apologize for any inconvenience this important enhancement project may cause.

For more information or to sign up for the weekly construction notice visit caltrain.com/projects/2023-grade-crossing-improvement-projects. For questions about the project, please call 1-800-660-4287 or email construction@caltrain.com.

About the Grade Crossings Improvement Project

The Grade Crossings Improvement Project focus on significantly enhancing safety at the railroad grade crossing at Churchill Avenue in Palo Alto. These improvements are part of Caltrain's ongoing commitment to safety, carried out in collaboration with staff from the City, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and Caltrain, who together form a diagnostic team to address the specific needs of this location. The project will deliver several critical benefits, including an upgraded traffic management system at the intersection ,a widened pedestrian crossing area near the railroad tracks to better accommodate the high volume of pedestrian traffic from the nearby school, and enhanced pavement markings designed to improve the movement and safety of both pedestrians and bicyclists. These targeted improvements aim to create safer, more efficient grade crossings for all users.

Menlo Park Station Building Rehabilitation Project

Weekend/Night Work: N/A

Weekday Work:

Through early Summer, crews will be working on repairing the roof. Work hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please note, unintended scheduling changes may occur.

This project will restore the historical structure by conducting repairs on the roof and exterior. Additional information can be found at Caltrain.com/mpstationbuilding.

Vegetation Work

In preparation for continued winter storms, as early as February 27, 2024, Caltrain may perform vegetation/tree work to ensure Caltrain can continue to provide safe and reliable train service. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 p.m. within the Caltrain right-of-way. Please note unintended schedule changes do occur and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We thank you in advance for your patience as these activities will help Caltrain continue to serve the community.  

San Mateo Replacement Parking Track

Weekend Night Work:

During the weekend of August 23, Caltrain will place one track out of service to facilitate the construction of a turnout from the mainline track to the parking track. Construction will take place on the Caltrain right-of-way between 9th and 14th Avenues, with some staging at the Hayward Station parking lot. The construction will begin on Friday, August 23 at 8:00 pm and continue until Monday, August 26 at 1:00 am. Neighbors may experience construction noise during these hours. Please note that the schedule may change.

Weekday Work:

From Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30, crews will rebuild the turnout. Equipment will be present on the road but arranged to ensure driveways remain accessible. Work hours are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Neighbors may experience noise during these times. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

We apologize for any inconvenience while this important enhancement project is being constructed.

About the San Mateo Replacement Parking Track Project

The parking track project will replace the former San Mateo parking track that was removed to facilitate the construction of the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project that improved safety and traffic flow; separated the train tracks from the road at 25th Avenue; created two new east-west connections at 28th and 31st Avenues; and built a new Hillsdale Station to better serve the community.

A parking track is a temporary storage space for train equipment that allows for efficient use of limited work times at sites elsewhere along the tracks to keep the railroad functioning properly. The purpose of a parking track is only to temporarily park or store equipment. It will not be used as an active maintenance or construction site. The anticipated use of the San Mateo parking track is approximately once a month.

The former San Mateo Parking Track was in existence prior to Caltrain becoming the operator of passenger service. Previously located in the Bay Meadows area, it was used by Caltrain for 25 years until the grade separation project necessitated its removal. There are over a dozen parking tracks distributed in residential and commercial areas along the corridor. There is only one maintenance yard, which is a large 20-acre multi-acre complex operation and facility that is located in San Jose.

For more information, visit our website at caltrain.com/projects/san-mateo-replacement-parking-track. If you have any questions, email us at construction@caltrain.com.

Visual Messaging Signs Project

Starting on May 13, Caltrain will begin construction to update the Visual Messaging Signs (VMS) at 22 selected Caltrain stations. The VMS plays a crucial role in communicating critical passenger information such as train arrivals, delays, and station/platform changes. Please note that construction will be conducted one station at the time, starting with Mountain View. Construction activities are anticipated to occur on the platform and are not anticipated to impact the community.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to improve the utility and experience for all Caltrain riders.

If you have any questions about train arrivals, delays and station/platform changes call us at our Customer Service phone number 1(800) 660-4287.

For more information about the project visit: www.caltrain/projects/vsm or email us at construction@caltrain.com.

About the Visual Messaging Signs Update Project

The current VMS signs and their components are obsolete, and the related software is no longer supported by vendors. The new signs will feature modern upgrades such as color capability, improved resolution, pixel density, enhanced maintainability, troubleshooting capabilities, back-office management, and modular replacement/repair features. These updates aim to enhance the utility and experience for Caltrain riders.

Stations that will receive the upgraded signs are SF, 22nd Street, Bayshore, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Hayward Park, Hillsdale, Belmont, San Carlos, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, California Ave, San Antonio, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Lawrence, Santa Clara, Diridon, Tamien

Maintenance and Other Projects

Caltrain will perform routine maintenance at several locations next week. To avoid disruptions to service, the work will mainly take place Saturday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. For more information about this type of work, click here, or call 650.660.4287.

San Francisco to San Jose

Crews will pressure wash and perform janitorial work at Caltrain stations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations.

Crews will weld and grind rail at various locations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations. The welding crew uses air compressors, gas-powered generators, small power tools, electric-arc welders and propane heaters. Neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

Construction crews may be making repairs and replacing parts of a fence near the tracks and Jerrold Ave in San Francisco. Crews may also be installing fencing along Caltrain tracks near Paul Ave. and Gould St. 

Brisbane to San Bruno

Crews will resurface rail between the Brisbane and San Bruno stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to replace resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.

San Bruno to Burlingame

Crews will resurface rail between the San Bruno and Burlingame stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

Burlingame to Mountain View

Crews will resurface rail between the San Bruno and Burlingame stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

Construction crews may be removing and replacing fencing near the Redwood City and Menlo Park stations. A third-party project may have construction crews trimming trees in Redwood City near Main St and Pennsylvania Ave. 

Mountain View to Santa Clara

Crews will resurface rail between the Mountain View and Santa Clara stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to resurface rail, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible. 

Construction crews may be making repairs and replacing parts of a fence near the tracks in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. Work may also be done near the Mountain View station to repair and replace traffic poles.

Sunnyvale construction crews may be working on Fair Oaks Ave bridge over the Caltrain tracks.