Passengers have ridden the train from San Jose to San Francisco since before the turn of the 20th Century. Now, commuters are looking forward to traveling with reduced greenhouse gas emissions when Caltrain completes its electrification of the line, making it a high tech model for the rest of the country. Join local governments, elected officials, community members and avid railfans for this peek at the sparkling new trains. Featuring commentary by longtime transportation advocate Rod Diridon, Sr.

 

For more information: caltrain.com/projects/electrification

 

Video producer: Rick Bacigalupi

 

Special thanks:

San Jose Rotary
Rose Guilbault
Dave Leland
Dan Lieberman
Ashley Melesse

 

Additional Video:
David Billeci
Caltrain
History San Jose
Mike Leland
Gary Perazzo / Goofy Gary
San Francisco History Center
San Francisco Public Library
SJ Rotary
Omriqui Thomas
Stadler
Transportation Technical Center