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Caltrain covets cyclists’ cash
- If you think congestion pricing only applies to cars, think again. While still in its infancy, an idea is afoot in which cyclists would pay for the privilege of pedaling onto Caltrain during peak commute times.
Fuel costs reach Caltrain riders
- Commuters who ditched their cars in favor of Caltrain to avoid skyrocketing gas prices will likely see their commuting bills jump soon — because of those skyrocketing gas prices.
Rail plan on track to eminent domain
- California’s proposed high-speed rail system would take travelers from San Francisco to Los Angeles within 2½ hours, but it also could force hundreds of residents and businesses along the Caltrain corridor off of some or all of their property.
Cracks slow Caltrain commute
- Caltrain riders were hit with a one-two punch at the height of the morning commute Wednesday after unrelated mechanical problems in both directions caused delays of up to an hour.
Broken rail delays Caltrain riders
- The second major equipment malfunction in six weeks on Caltrain tracks delayed riders up to 40 minutes during the Thursday morning commute after a broken rail was discovered.
- The second major equipment malfunction in six weeks on Caltrain tracks delayed riders up to 40 minutes during the Thursday morning commute after a broken rail was discovered.
Caltrain deaths surpass total from last year
- Despite the screamed warnings of waiting commuters, a woman wandered onto the tracks at the San Bruno Caltrain station Monday and was killed by a northbound train.
- Despite the screamed warnings of waiting commuters, a woman wandered onto the tracks at the San Bruno Caltrain station Monday and was killed by a northbound train.
Caltrain leaving bicyclists out in the cold
- Bicyclists will likely continue to be turned away from commute-time trains on a regular basis if they do not park their 10-speeds at the station or purchase foldable bikes, according to a new Caltrain report.
Spike in Caltrain deaths this year confusing
- The number of deaths this year on the Caltrain tracks has officials scratching their heads about why the tally has already reached the total from 2007.
Teen’s death on tracks makes five this year
- A Caltrain fatally struck a 15-year-old boy wearing headphones as he rode a skateboard around a lowered crossing gate at the San Bruno station Saturday, marking the fifth death on the tracks this year, authorities said.
- A Caltrain fatally struck a 15-year-old boy wearing headphones as he rode a skateboard around a lowered crossing gate at the San Bruno station Saturday, marking the fifth death on the tracks this year, authorities said.
Caltrain connection plan takes off
- A $45 billion plan to connect virtually every part of the Bay Area by train has officially left the station, and the first stop on its four-decade journey is to determine who’s on board.
Pedestrian fatality on Caltrain tracks delays train service
- An unidentified man was struck and killed by a southbound Caltrain just north of the Menlo Park station Monday morning, snarling train service for several hours and canceling a special service train for baseball fans en route to the Giants’ season home opener.
Police presence may see upswing near rails
- With an average of about one death per month since 2006 on its tracks, Caltrain is addressing its primary concern of pedestrian safety by adding three San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
- With an average of about one death per month since 2006 on its tracks, Caltrain is addressing its primary concern of pedestrian safety by adding three San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Caltrain’s ability to add trains hamstrung as ridership booms
- The “all” in “all aboard” is increasing in number, but Caltrain is running out of room on its schedule to add more trains.
