Riders and dedicated observers of our trains both have noticed that our trains have gotten shorter lately. Caltrain is adjusting the train length to match the ridership level, save money on fuel costs and improve service reliability by running 4-car trainsets, rather than the standard 5-car consist makeup.
Caltrain will continue to run extra trainsets for special events that are expected to bring larger crowds. Each trainset will have two bike cars and one ADA car to ensure that we have room for everyone who needs a ride. As our ridership continues to grow, we look forward to when we can restore the 5-car trainsets. If you want that day to come sooner, we look forward to seeing you on board soon!