Caltrain Electric Service Launch – San Mateo

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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. 

Sunday, September 22, 2024 
San Mateo Station, 2-6pm 
385 1st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 
RSVP for San Mateo Event 

 
Welcome Ceremony  

  • Dev Davis, Caltrain Chair  

  • Diane Papan, California State Assemblymember

  • David Canepa, San Mateo County Vice President

  • Noelia Corzo, Supervisor

  • Lisa Diaz Nash, San Mateo Mayor

  • Gina Papan, MTC Commissioner and Millbrae Councilmember

  • Davina Hurt, Belmont Councilmember, California Air Resource Board Chair, and Bay Area Quality Management District Chair

  • Rosanne Foust, SAMCEDA President and CEO

  • Amy Buckmaster, Chamber San Mateo County President and CEO  

  • Amy Changchien, Federal Transit Acting Administrator

  • Michelle Bouchard, Caltrain Executive Director

 

Thank You to our Event Sponsors! 

 

Explore, Stamp, Win!  

Pick up an event “passport” 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! * 

Text saying "Explore, Stamp, Win!" with three example stamps you can collect

          

*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 pictured below.  

 

Triptych of EMU posters

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 

  • RSE Corporation  

  • Jacobs  

  • Gannet Fleming  

  • HNTB  

  • AECOMM 

  • Hatch  

  • San Mateo Pride Center 

  • Commute  

  • Clipper 

  • High Speed Rail  

  • Peninsula YMCA 

  • San Mateo Department of Sustainability  

  • SamTrans  

  • 3 Fish Studio  

 

Performances by 

 

Bicycle Parking 

There will be ample bike parking via  Bike Link. 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 events at www.caltrain.com/launchparty.