As California assemblymember Diane Papan praised the brand-new electrified Caltrain model gleaming in fresh red and white on the tracks behind her, an old train, covered in black soot, sped by ...

Saturday is the official launch of Caltrain's new electric trains, and you can ride them for free all weekend. The transit ...

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On Saturday morning, Caltrain debuted its pristine new seven-car, red-and-white electric trains by inviting VIPs and guests ...

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A better alternative for California is to scale back this project, so that something useful can be completed with existing ...

Caltrain's new electric train service was welcomed with an "Electrification Day" celebration on Saturday. The all-new electrical fleet is described as clearer and quieter. During peak hours ...

It may surprise you to learn, however, that some railways once used wheels made out of paper, as [Train of Thought] explains. The wheels were pioneered by a man known as Richard N. Allen ...

Metra plans to run holiday trains on six lines beginning Nov. 30. Sun-Times file Share Metra’s special holiday-themed trains ...

Caltrain is looking for commuters to be part of a panel focusing on the interests and perspectives of those who walk, or use bicycles or scooters, to ride the rail line's system.

These holiday-themed train rides come with everything from spiked hot chocolate to story time and live music. Every year, from after Thanksgiving to just before Christmas, the Chicago Transit ...