Is food allowed on Caltrain?
#CaltrainManners – You can bring food on Caltrain, but be mindful of other passengers. If you are about to unwrap a steaming odor bomb (we’re looking at you breakfast sandwich!), please be mindful of other passengers. And always throw your trash in the receptacles onboard or at stations.
Is electric Caltrain faster?
Firstly, electric trains can accelerate and decelerate more quickly than the existing diesel locomotives, resulting in faster and more frequent service.
Can I drink beer on Caltrain?
Caltrain site: “Open alcoholic containers aren’t permitted on trains beginning at 9 p.m. on special event nights.” Allowed normally? And it’s only 9pm on special event days. Normal days, drinking after 9pm is fine.
Can you bring luggage on Caltrain?
Riders with luggage or strollers should board the luggage car with the green decal (generally the 3rd car located in the middle of the train). Racks are available on that car. Caltrain runs two types of train: Gallery (stainless steel exterior) and Bombardier (two doors per car).
How fast can Caltrain go?
79 mph
| Caltrain | |
|---|---|
| No. of tracks | 2+ |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 60 Hz AC overhead catenary (2024) |
| Top speed | 79 mph (127 km/h) |
Is Caltrain a diesel?
Commuter rail service along the San Francisco Peninsula has been using diesel locomotives (EMD F40PH pictured above) since the early 1950s; they will be replaced with electric trainsets in the 2020s.
What’s the difference between Caltrain and BART?
The BART connects directly with the terminal. Ride time into downtown San Francisco is about 30 minutes along the yellow line and will cost adults $8.35 one way. The Caltrain does connect directly with the terminal, but it can be accessed by taking the BART to the Millbrae station.
Are BART transfers free?
BART-to-bus transfer discounts are only available when using Clipper. BART transfer fares will be recognized and deducted accordingly ($1.00 for adult & youth riders and $0.50 for senior/RTC riders) from the card’s stored cash value, or no deduction for 31-Day Pass users.
Is Caltrain private?
The right-of-way from San Francisco to San Jose Tamien station is publicly-owned by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. Between San Jose and Gilroy, Caltrain runs on tracks owned by Union Pacific Railroad, a private company that hauls rail freight.