Caltrain sales tax to be placed on November ballot after SF Supervisors pass measure
If ultimately approved by two thirds of voters across San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually.
SFMTA board latest to approve Caltrain ballot measure before Friday deadline
The tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually for the agency, which desperately needs the funding to operate the system as ridership has plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caltrain fatally strikes person in Redwood City
A Caltrain fatally struck a person on the tracks in Redwood City on Tuesday morning, according to the transit agency.
San Mateo County supervisors oppose Caltrain tax measure proposed by supervisors in San Francisco
San Mateo officials, who are promoting instead what they are calling a "clean" ballot measure, said the San Francisco proposal would impose too many conditions on the release of funding.
Santa Clara County defers Caltrain tax measure, transit agency at risk of temporary shut down
A new plan unveiled Tuesday would direct revenue from the proposed tax measure into an escrow account controlled by the three-county Joint Powers Board that manages the Peninsula rail system.
Elected officials release statement calling for voters to decide on Caltrain funding
A joint statement issued by seven elected officials calls for letting voters decide on funding for the Caltrain service between the South Bay and San Francisco.
Caltrain warns commuter trains could stop running as funding issues arise
What will happen when federal CARES Act funding runs out?
Caltrain officials says service cuts may severely disrupt service
Caltrain is struggling with a plunge in ridership and revenue.
Caltrain increasing service Monday
Up to three trains will run per hour at peak commute times.
82-year-old man struck by Caltrain in Menlo Park has life-threatening injuries
The collision was reported just before noon and officers found the man trapped beneath the train and administered aid until Menlo Park fire crews arrived to take over and free him for transport to the hospital.
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by Caltrain in Menlo Park
The person was hit just before noon by southbound train #142 on tracks at the Oak Grove Avenue crossing, Caltrain said on social media.
Train engineer discovers body near Caltrain tracks in Belmont
A train engineer discovered the body around 5:55 a.m. next to the tracks in the area of Ralston Avenue.
Hillsdale Caltrain station in San Mateo closes for grade separation project
The separation project will raise the tracks and lower 25th Avenue so vehicle and pedestrian traffic can pass underneath the tracks.
Caltrain closes Hillsdale train station for major rennovations
Passengers can use the Belmont station while the Hillsdale station remains closed.
Person struck and killed by Caltrain locomotive in San Jose
Caltrain locomotive JPBX 909 struck the person about 10:45 a.m., when the train was headed south toward Gilroy,.
Caltrain braces for service termination as a last resort
The COVID-19 crisis is costing transit agencies, riders, and in some cases, the lion’s share of revenue.
Caltrain considering complete shutdown amid COVID-19 pandemic, unplanned budgetary constraints
The agency says they just need more money since ridership is down 95 percent.
Caltrain to reduce weekday train service starting next week
Caltrain announced Thursday that it will reduce its weekday train service by more than half starting next week amid sharp ridership losses due to the novel coronavirus.
Caltrain resumes service after Sunnyvale fatality, first of 2020
Caltrain's first fatality of 2020 happened about 9:38 a.m. There were no injuries to any of the 64 passengers aboard the train.
Caltrain strikes pedestrian in Sunnyvale
This is the first Caltrain fatality of 2020.