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All Aboard the Holiday Train for the First Time Dec. 13

Beloved holiday classic reinvented as an on-board experience, allowing children of all ages to experience the magic of the holidays and Caltrain at the same time

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Holiday Train will be reinvented as an on-board experience as it rings in the holiday season from San Jose to San Francisco and back again. Tickets will go on sale starting at noon on Thursday, Nov. 20, for both the northbound and southbound trips.
Ticket holders will be able to ride the Holiday Train for the first time, where they will enjoy a beautifully decorated interior, carols performed by Ensemble Continuo, a reading of holiday stories, arts and crafts and even a visit from Santa himself. The Holiday Train will be making a total of eight stops in each direction, serving community events like San Mateo on Ice, Hometown Holidays, the German Holiday Market, the South Bay Historical Railroad Society, and Christmas in the Park.
Caltrain is partnering with Real Options for City Kids (ROCK), Samaritan House and the Bill Wilson Center to support the Holiday Train and will share some of the proceeds from the sale of tickets with the non-profits as well as providing tickets to the clients they serve.
Prior to the arrival of the Holiday Train, families can enjoy free entertainment at station stops at San Francisco, San Mateo, Palo Alto and San Jose Diridon Stations. These station events are open to the public and will be the only stations where ticket holders are allowed to board the Holiday Train.
Since 2002, Caltrain’s Holiday Train has been a cherished Bay Area tradition, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the corridor each year. With the exciting arrival of Caltrain’s new electric fleet, this beloved event is evolving to reflect a new era of cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable travel. While the previous show train format using a decorated diesel train is changing, the magic of the season continues through the new onboard electric train experience and family friendly station celebrations at four stations throughout the corridor.

Holiday Train Schedule

Northbound

Station	Departure
San Jose Diridon	2:50 p.m.
Santa Clara	2:56 p.m.
Mountain View	3:06 p.m.
Palo Alto	3:13 p.m.
Redwood City	3:21 p.m.
San Mateo	3:30 p.m.
Millbrae	3:35 p.m.
San Francisco	3:51 p.m.

Southbound

Station	Departure
San Francisco	4:50 p.m.
Millbrae	5:07 p.m.
San Mateo	5:13 p.m.
Redwood City	5:22 p.m.
Palo Alto	5:28 p.m.
Mountain View	5:34 p.m.
Santa Clara	5:44 p.m.
San Jose Diridon	5:50 p.m.

“The new Holiday Train is an outstanding reason to get on board Caltrain, whether it’s a regular part of your commute or for the first time,” said Caltrain Executive Director Michelle Bouchard. “This event allows us to be both the connection and the destination, offering a fun and festive ride to great family events throughout our community.”

Caltrain is seeking sponsors for this event. Interested parties can find more information here.

Get into the holiday spirit with us! Share your Holiday Train photos by tagging @gocaltrain on Instagram. Can't wait to see your magical moments!

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About Caltrain: Owned and operated by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, Caltrain provides rail service from San Francisco to San Jose, with commute service to Gilroy. Serving the region since 1863, Caltrain is the oldest continually operating rail system west of the Mississippi and the first railroad to convert from diesel to electric power in a generation. 