SAN MATEO, Calif. — Caltrain will mark the launch of full electrified service on its San Francisco-San Jose route with a two-day “Launch Party” on Sept. 21 and 22.
Major events will be held at the Palo Alto station on Sept. 21 and San Mateo station on Sept. 22, with additional events at other stations across the two days.
RSVPs are requested here for the Palo Alto event, 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, and here for the San Mateo event, 2-6 p.m. on Sunday. Events will feature free train rides, live performances, community booths, a photo booth, food trucks, games, and giveaways.
A full list of events and times planned at other stations is available here.
The new schedule accompanying the launch of electrified service will see shorter travel times and increased frequencies both during weekday peak periods and on weekends [see “Caltrain offers first look at all-electric schedules,” Trains News Wire, Aug. 23, 2024]. The first of Caltrain’s Stadler-built electric bilevel trainsets debuted in revenue service on Aug. 11, with more of the electric equipment gradually being introduced in advance of the Sept. 21 switchover [see “News photos: Electrified service begins …,” News Wire, Aug. 13, 2024].
