Resources for Teachers, Students and Parents

Welcome parents, students and educators! Caltrain is building California’s first electrified rail and the West’s first diesel to electric rail system. It will transform the way people travel between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, converting 51 miles of rail and replacing more than 75% of the existing aging diesel fleet with state-of-the-art electric trains. The project will provide faster and more frequent service while enhancing equity and access for underserved communities, and mitigating climate change.

Caltrain has developed resources for students in grades K-12 to help them understand Caltrain Electrification and provide fun resources for teachers and parents to help build excitement for the new electric trains! Check out the resources below for each grade level, which include fun activity sheets, quizzes, and more. 

$1 one way tickets and $2 day passes are available for youth starting September 1.

 

Resources

 

  • Watch our Safety Video below to learn how to stay safe around the new electric trains.

Grades K-3 Resources

Check out our activity booklet. Students can help the new electric train make its way from the factory in Salt Lake City to its new home at Caltrain with the electric train journey maze, learn more about the parts of the new electric trains and key safety tips!

Activity Booklet

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Grades 4-6 Resources

Caltrain has developed two quizzes for students in grades 4-6 to learn more about Caltrain Electrification and safety around the new electric trains, available for download below with corresponding answer keys.

Electrification Quiz

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Safety Quiz

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Grades 7-12 Resources

Caltrain has developed a quiz for grades 7-12 to learn more about Caltrain Electrification, available for download below with a corresponding answer key.

Electrification Quiz

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Request a Presentation

Bring the excitement for Caltrain Electrification to your classroom by requesting an in-person presentation. Fill out the interest form below to request a Caltrain representative to visit your classroom with fun giveaways for all ages.

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