The Future of Caltrain is Here
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.
Community Celebrations
Join us for community festivals at the Palo Alto and San Mateo stations Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 and enjoy the following:
Free Caltrain rides
Community performances
Community booths
Photo booth
Food trucks
Games
Giveaways
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Palo Alto Station, 2-6pm
95 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
RSVP for Palo Alto Event
Sunday, September 22, 2024
San Mateo Station, 2-6pm
385 1st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
RSVP for San Mateo Event
These events are free and open to all. Parking is extremely limited. We encourage all guests to take public transportation, walk, bike, or roll into the station. Free bike valet will be provided by Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition at the Palo Alto event, and there will be ample bike parking at the San Mateo event via Bike Link.
Additional Station Activities
Check out other station activations before heading to one of our community festivals. Each station is lead by one of Caltrain's city or transportation partners and will have unique activities for you to enjoy. More events to be added as they are confirmed.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
South San Francisco Station, 9am-10am
- Karyl Matsumoto Plaza Dedication
- Erik Jekabson Jazz Quintet
San Jose Diridon Station, 10am-2pm
- Remarks from Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmember and Caltrain Board Chair Dev Davis
- San Jose Culture Night Market
Santa Clara Station, 10am-2pm
- Train Storytime and Railfanning with Southbay Historical Rail Society
San Carlos Station, 11:30am-1pm
- City Information
- Free Snacks and Drinks
Redwood City Station, 1pm-2pm
- Free Kona Ice (while supplies last)
- Community Resources
- Redwood City Public Library Booth
Palo Alto After-Party, 6pm-9pm at MacArthur Park
- Music
- Food & Drinks (non-hosted)
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Mountain View Station, 9am-1pm
- Farmers Market
- Electric Slide Flash Mob Dance
Menlo Park Station, 11am-1pm
- The Waffle Roost Food Truck
San Francisco Station, 11:30am-1:20pm
- California High Speed Rail and Transbay Joint Powers Board Authority Information and Giveaways
- Free Coffee and Pastries (while supplies last)
- Electric Train Chalk Art
Belmont Station, 12pm-2pm
- Local Business Information
- Fire Truck Display
- Public Works Vehicle Showcase
- Games
- Free Mister Softee Ice Cream (while supplies last)
Millbrae Station, 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Millbrae Train Museum
Bayshore Station, 1pm-1:30pm
- Remarks from Brisbane Mayor Terry O'Connell
- City Information and Giveaways
San Bruno Station, 1pm-2pm
- Ride to the San Mateo Station for Festivities (train departs at 1:43pm)
Burlingame Station, 1pm-2pm
- Remarks from Mayor Donna Colson
- Burlingame and Caltrain Table
- Free Train Cookies (while supplies last)
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!*
*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.
Thanks to Our Event Sponsors
About the Project
After 160 years of train travel between San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, Caltrain has undergone a historic transformation. As the first diesel-to-electric conversion of its kind in a generation, we're laying the foundation for additional growth that will benefit Bay Area communities for generations. Caltrain Electrification provides faster, more frequent, first-class experience for everyone.
