- San Francisco. 15,427. 15,027.
- Palo Alto. 7,764. 7,384.
- San Jose Diridon. 4,876. 4,795.
- Mountain View. 4,810. 4,560.
- Redwood City. 4,212. 4,220.
- Hillsdale. 3,229. 3,217.
- Sunnyvale. 3,364. 3,208.
- Millbrae. 3,340. 3,194.
Some people think that Caltrain is slower than BART. This perception was more common before Caltrain began running its “Baby Bullet” express service. In actuality, the average speeds of the two systems are about the same, about 34 mph (including stops), with BART slightly faster.
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BART requires separate tracks and infrastructure (because it runs on non-standard gauge tracks). To replace Caltrain with BART, all the Caltrain infrastructure would have to be removed and rail service would have to be shut down rail service for years during the construction period.
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BART is a subway, and Caltrain a commuter railway. Bart is slightly faster, more efficient, and generally cheaper. The cars are not as nice inside, so Caltrain wins for cleanliness.
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Fast, frequent, world-class This exciting project will create a transformative travel experience, with cruising speeds of 110 mph and departures every 15 minutes throughout the day. California's high-speed rail initiative has been essential to Caltrain improvements.
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The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board operates and owns the Caltrain rail corridor and has contracted with the District to be the managing agency.
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Amtrak – Since 1992, the operator for Caltrain, under contract with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. Also the operator for Capitol Corridor and Amtrak Intercity services. Amtrak Intercity – Intercity passenger rail service that is part of a national passenger rail system operated by Amtrak.
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Paying with Clipper Always have $1.25 in cash value on your card, even if you have a pass. Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others).
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To physically merge so that there is a single, connected network of tracks would be an immense undertaking - because, as of right now, for a number of reasons: Caltrain uses the US Standard Gauge (4' 8–1/2? if I'm remembering correctly) and BART uses tracks spaced more widely.
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The Caltrain Express (CTX) project was implemented from 2002 to 2004 and led to the establishment of the Baby Bullet express service, which shortened the transit time between San Francisco and San Jose, and certain stations in between.
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The new electrified Caltrain passenger cars include additional storage, Wi-Fi, electrical outlets at every seat, digital signage and more.
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