If you ride on the newest commuter trains from San Francisco to San Jose, the first thing that you might notice is how quiet they are: Instead of the rumble of a diesel engine, the trains now run on ...

The train returns 23% of the power it generates to the state’s grid, powering homes and businesses along its route.

A $2.72 billion project to replace diesel trains with electric trains on the San Francisco Bay Area commuter railroad increased train service, attracting more riders.

Caltrain is the San Francisco peninsula’s commuter rail, the oldest operating railroad in the western U.S. Over the next few weeks its old diesel trains will be replaced by new electric cars, ...

All aboard. California's transportation landscape is getting a major upgrade as Caltrain, the oldest continuously operated railroad in the West, ushers in a new age of electric trains. This isn't just ...

Saturday is the official launch of Caltrain's new electric trains, and you can ride them for free all weekend. The transit system is celebrating, with events in every city it serves. "From now on, ...

Guests disembark from Caltrain’s inaugural electric train ride at San Francisco station on Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. Caltrain released its new electric train service schedule on Monday ...

For the first time in its history, Caltrain is ditching diesel for high-speed electric power. This transformation marks one ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Public transportation is a much-needed service for people getting to work, school and appointments. However, many commuters are concerned about the environmental impacts. Well, ...

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 ...

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 ...

After a multiyear journey, Caltrain’s diesel engines are officially retired from the Bay Area corridor, replaced by a fully electric fleet, along with a new train schedule. The Sept. 21 launch ...