The trains’ top speed is 79 mph, same as the diesel-powered versions they’re replacing, but the electric trains start and stop much faster. The zippiness means Caltrain can run express trains between ...

(KRON) — On Saturday, lawmakers such as Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, business leaders, and transportation officials all boarded to kickstart Caltrain’s long-awaited ...

The formal inauguration of Caltrain's groundbreaking electric train -- the first of its kind in California -- took place Saturday morning in San Francisco. The event featured appearances from a bevy ...

(KRON) — Today marked the last of three events celebrating Caltrain’s new electric trains. Visitors got to explore the new interiors, learn about new features, and get a glimpse of what Caltrain will ...

California has unveiled its new fully electric trains for the Caltrain commuter service between the Bay Area and San Jose, which until now has used diesel trains. The electrification of Caltrain is a ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- From San Francisco to Silicon Valley, Bay Area residents can now travel on all electric trains. Bay Area commuters are saying goodbye to diesel trains. Starting this weekend, ...

Caltrain is suspending service between San Francisco and San Jose on Saturday and Sunday to test its new electric train fleet that is slated to begin carrying passengers in September. A limited number ...