San Mateo County CalTrain Electrification Project Update

Article Source: CalTrain

Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP) is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization program. The PCEP would electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco’s 4th and King Caltrain Station to approximately the Tamien Caltrain Station, convert diesel-hauled to Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains, and increase service up to six Caltrain trains per peak hour per direction. Operating speed will be up to 79mph, which is what it is today.

• Project Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Jobs created by this project (PDF).
• Economic opportunities infographic (PDF)
• Capacity increase information, click here.

Caltrain Modernization Videos

• Driving Jobs, Growth and Opportunity: Video 1
• Imagine: Video 2
• Community: Video 3
• Celebration 150 Years of Passenger Service (2014): Video 4

PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT
The primary purpose of the Project 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 increase system ridership through improved system operations.

CURRENT PROJECT ACTIVITY
On September 6, 2016, Caltrain awarded contracts to Balfour Beatty to construct the electrification infrastructure and Stadler to manufacture high-performance electric trains. The first electric trains are anticipated to be in service end of 2020 / early 2021.

• Information about the contract extension can be found here.
• To learn about the electric trains and opportunities for input, click here.
• Information about construction activities will be available here.
• Information about real estate-related activities can be found here

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
On January 8, 2015, the Caltrain Board of Directors approved and certified the PCEP Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the planned electrification of the Caltrain corridor between San Jose and San Francisco, a major milestone in the railroad’s efforts to improve its commuter rail service. For more information about the FEIR, click here.

PROJECT COST
For more information, click here.

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