Celebrate the Start of Electrified Service Schedule
Caltrain is excited to launch our new schedule for electrified service, which will provide faster, cleaner, quieter, and more frequent trains starting Saturday, September 21! Celebrate by riding Caltrain’s new, modern electric trains for free and joining celebratory festivities across the corridor throughout the weekend.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Palo Alto Station, 2-6pm
95 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
RSVP for Palo Alto Event
Welcome Ceremony
- Anna Eshoo, United States Congresswoman
- Otto Lee, Santa Clara County Vice President
- Greer Stone, Palo Alto Mayor
- Pat Burt, Palo Alto Councilmember and Caltrain Board Member
- Dev Davis, San Jose Councilmember and Caltrain Board Chair
- Jeff Gee, Redwood City Mayor and Caltrain Board Member
- Patrick Dunkley, Vice Provost for Institutional Equity, Access & Community for Stanford University
- Leon Blondin, Balfour Beatty US Chairman
- Martin Ritter, Stadler CEO
- Caltrain Executive Director Michelle Bouchard
Weekend Train Schedule
Caltrain will offer free rides throughout the weekend with service every 30 minutes, including an additional roundtrip train between Gilroy and San Jose on Saturday, September 21. See the full weekend schedule to plan your trip.
Special South County Connector Train on Saturday 9/21/24
The extra train departs Gilroy at 12:26 p.m. making all stops to San Jose Diridon where riders can transfer to an electric train, allowing South Santa Clara County residents to arrive at Palo Alto Station in time for the 2:00 p.m. event. For the return trip, the southbound train to Gilroy will leave San Jose Station at 5:56 p.m. Attendees planning to take that train should board train #636, departing Palo Alto Station at 5:15 p.m., to make the connection in San Jose.
Thank You to our Event Sponsors!
Explore, Stamp, Win!
Pick up an event stamp sheet at any participating stations and attend at least two events for a chance to win raffle prizes at the Palo Alto and San Mateo community celebrations! *
*Raffles will take place at both of the large events, Palo Alto on Saturday and San Mateo on Sunday. Two event stamps must be included from the large event and winners must be present to win.
Activities and Games
Free face painting, caricature art, photo booth fun, raffle and other awesome activities await. Fun for all ages!
Local Eats
Save room for lunch! Sample delicious bites from:
Off the Grid
NOTE: Although the event itself is free, the food trucks are independent vendors and purchases are not covered by the event.
Art Demo by Eric Rewitzer of 3 Fish Studios
Learn more about how Eric Rewitzer from 3 Fish Studios created the beautiful Caltrain artwork for this event.
You’ll have the chance to see live art demonstration, gain insight into Eric's creative process and maybe even take home some one-of-a-kind artwork of your own.
Community Booths
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RSE Corporation
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Jacobs
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Gannet Fleming
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VTA
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Clipper
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High Speed Rail
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DCARA
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HNTB
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Marine Science Institute, including a real live shark!
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3 Fish Studio
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Stanford University
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Bayer Ballet
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City of Palo Alto
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San Jose Sharks, including signing by players
Performances by
Bicycle Valet
Free bike valet will be provided by Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition . Please walk your bike in the event location.
Additional Station Activities
Check out other station activations before heading to one of our community festivals. Each station is led by one of Caltrain's city or transportation partners and will have unique activities for you to enjoy. See all the events at www.caltrain.com/launchparty.