Caltrain launched its fully electrified rail service between San Francisco and San Jose one year ago this week. From a Caltrain release marking the anniversary:Since the launch of electrified service in September 2024, Caltrain has recorded a dramatic surge in ridership. Caltrain has continued to see impressive ridership gains as electrification proves its worth—and demonstrates again that when fast, frequent, rail service is on offer, people drive less and take the train more. "The revenue—billions of dollars over the years—has been invested in climate programs: high-speed rail, affordable housing, public transit, and more. High-Speed Rail Coalition.