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The Caltrain Modernization Program (CalMod), sometimes referred to as the Caltrain Electrification Project, was a $2.44 billion project which added a positive train control (PTC) system and electrified the main line of the U.S. commuter railroad Caltrain, which serves cities in the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley.
Caltrain awarded the electrification and EMU contracts at the July 7, 2016, PCJPB board meeting to Balfour Beatty and Stadler Rail, respectively, [54] signaling the start of modernization efforts that will make Caltrain more akin to rapid-transit services such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) than traditional commuter services, and allow the ...
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group has worked in coordination with local leaders to fund the electrification of Caltrain. [23] In May 2017, the Federal Transit Administration approved a $647 million grant for the project. [24]
In 1970, electrification was extended to Hicksville, and to Huntington on the Port Jefferson Branch. In 1987, electrification of the Main Line between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma was completed, resulting in greatly increased service. The LIRR utilizes third rail electrification, which was the original method used by the PRR.
The Caltrain electrification "bookend" investment in the Bay Area (as well as grade separations, etc.) is proceeding, and is expected to be completed in late 2024. [11] A "bookend" investment in the "Link US" project (Phase A) will shortly begin construction for Los Angeles Union Station. Phase B still needs to be funded.
Caltrain sold off 90 passenger cars and 19 diesel locomotives, netting a total $6 million from the municipal government of Lima. The X post from Secretary Blinken announcing the deal was hit with ...
The Caltrain Express Program ... 2024, with the completion of the Caltrain electrification project, the Baby Bullet was renamed as simply the "Express" service. [1]
In Northern California, these include electrification of Caltrain, grade separations, and an automatic train control system between San Francisco and San Jose. The Authority will also be working with Union Pacific Railroad to extend electrification to Gilroy, since the selected "blended" route between San Jose and Gilroy uses the UPRR alignment.