SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — In 2024, Caltrain rolled out its electric fleet of trains to replace its diesel-powered line. That move, according to a UC Berkeley study, has dramatically reduced its riders’ ...

A new study found that switching to electric trains in the San Francisco Bay Area significantly improved air quality. According to the study, summarized by UC Berkeley News, Caltrain's recent switch ...

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 ...

In its first full year operating all electrified trains, Caltrain reported a 57% jump in ridership in 2025, marking its strongest performance since the COVID-19 pandemic as long-term funding ...

Caltrain’s conversion to electric trains has increased ridership higher than officials expected. Photo by B. Sakura Cannestra. Caltrain’s electrification has lured people back to riding the rails.

Caltrain’s base fare will be rising by 25 cents on July 1. The increase will boost adult base fares from $3.75 to $4, and eligible discount rider fares from $1.75 to $2. The oldest continually ...