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California to loan Bay Area transit agencies $590 million
Feb 21, 2026

California to loan Bay Area transit agencies $590 million

COLMA, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation providing a $590 million loan to transit agencies in the…

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Rail operators prepare for Super Bowl LX
Feb 2, 2026

Rail operators prepare for Super Bowl LX

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco Bay Area’s rail operators are gearing up for Super Bowl LX, set for…

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Caltrain to resume electrified operation to San Jose’s Tamien station
Jan 27, 2026·Commuter & Regional

Caltrain to resume electrified operation to San Jose’s Tamien station

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Electrified Caltrain operations to San Jose’s Tamien station, suspended since last June because of a bridge…

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Caltrain remakes annual Holiday Train
Nov 17, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Caltrain remakes annual Holiday Train

SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Caltrain is remaking its Holiday Train for 2025, turning it from a trip bringing Santa Claus…

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Caltrain warns of significant cuts without new funding
Nov 8, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Caltrain warns of significant cuts without new funding

SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Caltrain has become the latest commuter operator to outline dire operational impacts without new funding —…

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Maintenance responsibilities shift for San Joaquins and Capitol Corridor (revised and updated)
Sep 29, 2025·Intercity

Maintenance responsibilities shift for San Joaquins and Capitol Corridor (revised and updated)

Editor’s note: San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Interim Director David Lipari provided additional information on Oct. 6, 2025, that corrects…

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California legislature clears path for ballot measure to support Bay Area transit
Sep 13, 2025

California legislature clears path for ballot measure to support Bay Area transit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California legislature today (Sept. 13, 2025) passed a bill allowing a ballot measure for a sales…

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Abrupt cancellations hit California’s Capitol and San Joaquin corridors
Sep 4, 2025·Intercity

Abrupt cancellations hit California’s Capitol and San Joaquin corridors

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — “Locomotive repair work” is being cited in an advisory to Capitol Corridor passengers this week as the…

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Caltrain fares rise by 25 cents
Jul 1, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Caltrain fares rise by 25 cents

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Bay area commuter rail operator Caltrain is increasing its base fare by 25 cents as of…

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Caltrain engineers ratify new contract
Jun 17, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Caltrain engineers ratify new contract

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Engineers who operate Caltrain commuter trains have ratified a new five-year agreement with the service’s contract operator,…

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Two men sentenced for building of secret apartments in Caltrain stations (updated)
Jun 11, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Two men sentenced for building of secret apartments in Caltrain stations (updated)

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The two men charged with embezzling for their roles in the construction of secret apartments in…

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Former Caltrain official convicted of embezzling for construction of apartment at train station
Apr 30, 2025·Commuter & Regional

Former Caltrain official convicted of embezzling for construction of apartment at train station

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — A former Caltrain official has been convicted of embezzling public funds to build a secret apartment…

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