Caltrain is a train that carries people up and down the San Francisco Peninsula in California. It connects the city of San Francisco to the city of San Jose, with many stops in between. The train is a fun and easy way for families, workers, and students to travel without driving a car. Caltrain’s trains are bright red and white, and they run on electricity!
Caltrain runs on railroad tracks that stretch about 51 miles from San Francisco to San Jose. The trains are powered by electricity that comes from wires hanging above the tracks. Each train has seven cars where people can sit. Inside, there is free Wi-Fi, power outlets for charging devices, and screens that show which stop is coming next. Trains come every 15 to 30 minutes during busy times, so riders never have to wait too long.
Trains have been running on this route for a very long time! The first railroad between San Francisco and San Jose was built way back in 1863. A big railroad company called Southern Pacific ran the trains for many years. In 1985, the train service got a new name — Caltrain! In 2024, Caltrain switched from old diesel trains to brand-new electric trains, which are quieter, faster, and much better for the environment.
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