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Learn about Caltrain's modernization initiatives, including the Advanced Signal System, Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project, and partnership with High-Speed Rail for incremental investments in infrastructure and capacity improvements.
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Caltrain Modernization CMAA September 18, 2014
Key Facts • Diesel commuter rail system • SF to SJ area • 77 mile corridor, 32 stations • 92 trains / weekday • Ridership: ~ 55,000+ weekday
Caltrain Ridership Note: Bike Ridership 11 % increase (FY14)
2014 Top Ridership Trains Note: February 2014 counts (lower ridership season)
Advanced • Signal System (2015)
Project Description Communications Based Overlay Signal System (CBOSS) Positive Train Control (PTC) Fiber Optic Network Project Requirements Includes federal mandate (PTC) Improves Caltrain performance Project Partners FRA, UP, CHSRA, JPB
PCEP Project Description* *Proposed project not yet approved, pending environmental clearance
Key Milestones* *Schedule subject to change
Funding Plan Note: 2009 cost estimate
High-Speed Rail • Partnership
Blended System Vision *Based on LTK computer model simulation (March 2012)
Incremental Investments State of Good Repair & Reliability/Capacity Improvements CalMod Program CBOSS PTC 2015 Corridor Electrification 2019 Downtown Extension (led by TJPA) Additional HSR Improvements HSR Stations Passing Tracks Maintenance Facility System Upgrades (110mph) Additional Caltrain Improvements Longer Trains/ Platforms Level Boarding Note: Orange has no funding plan; Green has funding plan