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SUMMARY:The Grand Caltrain Electric Train Launch Party 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the Caltrain Electric Train Launch Party at the San Carlos Train Station!\nGet ready\, San Carlos! Caltrain is electrifying its services\, and we’re throwing a celebration – the Caltrain Electric Train Launch Party – you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars for Saturday\, September 21st\, and come celebrate this exciting milestone with us. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Saturday\, September 21\nTime: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: San Carlos Train Station \nWhat to Expect:\n\nFree Coffee & Treats: Kick off your morning with a cup of coffee from the amazing local business Papachay Peruvian Coffee. Don’t forget to grab a delicious baked good from Made Out of Dough\, but make sure you come early—treats are first-come\, first-served!.\nFree Electric Train Rides: Caltrain will offer free rides throughout the weekend with service every 30 minutes\, including an additional roundtrip train between Gilroy and San Jose on Saturday\, September 21. See the full weekend schedule to plan your trip.\nRaffle Promo: “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.\n\n \nOther Station Events:\nThe Caltrain Electric Train Launch Party will happen all across the Bay Area. Check out the events below! \nMain Events\nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024\nPalo Alto Station\, 2-6pm\n95 University Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA 94301\nRSVP for Palo Alto Event \nSunday\, September 22\, 2024\nSan Mateo Station\, 2-6pm\n385 1st Ave\, San Mateo\, CA 94401\nRSVP for San Mateo Event \nEvents \n\nFree Caltrain Rides\nCommunity Performances\nCommunity Booths\nPhotobooth\nFood Trucks\nGames\nGiveaways\n\nOther Station Events\nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024\nSouth San Francisco Station\, 9am \nKaryl Matsumoto Plaza Dedication\nErik Jekabson Jazz Quintet\nFree Coffee and Pastries (while supplies last) \nSan Jose Diridon Station\, 10am-2pm \nRemarks from Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmember and Caltrain Board Chair Dev Davis\nSan Jose Culture Night Market \nSanta Clara Station\, 10am-1:30pm \nTrain Storytime and Railfanning with Southbay Historical Rail Society \nGilroy Station\, 11am-12:30pm \nCity Information\nFree Snacks and Drinks \nSan Carlos Station\, 11:30am-1pm \nCity Information Booth and Giveaways\nFree Coffee and Baked Goods \nMountain View Station\, 1pm-1:45pm \nTrain Naming Event with Congresswoman Eshoo\nTrain departs Mountain View at 1:46pm \nRedwood City Station\, 1pm-2pm \nRemarks by Redwood City Mayor and Caltrain Board Member Jeff Gee\nFree Kona Ice (while supplies last)\nCommunity Resources\nRedwood City Public Library Booth \nPalo Alto Station\, 2pm-6pm \nCaltrain Community Celebration\nRSVP HERE \nPalo Alto After Party\, 6pm-9pm at MacArthur Park \nMusic\nFood & Drinks (non-hosted) \nSunday\, September 22\, 2024\nMountain View Station\, 9am-1pm \nFarmers Market\nElectric Slide Flash Mob Dance \nMillbrae Station\, 10am-1pm \nRefreshments\nCity Resources\nMillbrae Train Museum \nSunnyvale Station\, 10am-1pm \nRefreshments\nCity Resources \nMenlo Park Station\, 11am-1pm \nThe Waffle Roost Food Truck\nFree Bliss Popsicles (while supplies last)\nHosted by Menlo Park Springline \nSan Francisco Station\, 11:30am-1:20pm \nCalifornia High Speed Rail and Transbay Joint Powers Board Authority Information and Giveaways\nFree Coffee and Pastries (while supplies last)\nElectric Train Chalk Art \nBelmont Station\, 12pm-2pm \nLocal Business Information\nFire Truck Display\nPublic Works Vehicle Showcase\nGames\nFree Mister Softee Ice Cream (while supplies last) \nBayshore Station\, 1pm-1:30pm \nRemarks from Brisbane Mayor Terry O’Connell\nCity Information and Giveaways \nSan Bruno Station\, 1pm-2pm \nRide to the San Mateo Station for Festivities (train departs at 1:43pm) \nBurlingame Station\, 1pm-2pm \nRemarks from Mayor Donna Colson\nBurlingame and Caltrain Table\nFree Train Cookies (while supplies last) \nSan Mateo Station\, 2pm-6pm \nCaltrain Community Celebration\nRSVP HERE \nRSVP & More Information:\nTo learn more about the event\, head to caltrain.com/launchparty for additional details. Don’t forget to spread the word—bring your friends\, family\, and neighbors to this fun\, community-driven event. \nLet’s come together to celebrate progress\, innovation\, and a cleaner tomorrow! \nSee you there! \n \n\nAbout the Project\nCaltrain is committed to ushering in a cleaner\, greener\, and faster era with the groundbreaking Caltrain Electrification project. By fall 2024\, passengers can expect to experience cutting-edge electric train service and upgraded amenities. This ambitious project aims to revitalize the historic corridor\, transitioning it from diesel to electric power and improving service and accessibility for all riders\, thereby modernizing a corridor that has served commuters for nearly 160 years. \n\nElectric Trains\nAs part of the Caltrain Electrification initiative\, Caltrain is acquiring state-of-the-art electric trains to replace its current diesel locomotives. These new trains will significantly improve the speed\, capacity\, safety\, and comfort of Caltrain’s commuter rail service while also lowering emissions and contributing to improved air quality. \nSee how the the state-of-the-art electric trains look inside with an immersive virtual reality experience. \n \nEnhanced Amenities\nThe new electric trains will be state-of-the art vehicles with many enhanced amenities over the current diesel fleet. \nEMU Plugs Plentiful Power Sources\nThe new trains will feature power sources at every fixed seat to ensure riders can stay connected and fully-charged throughout their ride. \n \nEMU Sign Onboard Displays With Trip Information\nDigital signage aboard the new trains will make it easier for riders to know their current location and which stations are coming up next. \n \nEMU Bathrooms Restrooms\nThere will be one ADA-compliant restroom per train. Caltrain worked with its Accessibility Advisory Committee to ensure the design of onboard restrooms is safe and comfortable. Each restroom will feature a baby-changing station. \n \nEMU Storage Storage Spaces\nDue to the cantilevered seat design\, there will be more space under each seat to stow your belongings. The new trains will also feature overhead storage space for additional passenger belongings. \n \n  \nSeats\nA typical passenger car layout will have two main levels with between 85 and 100 seats per car. There will be some flip seats\, in addition to the regular fixed seats. Most seats will face one direction and if there are any seats facing each other\, there will be a table in the middle. The new train seats are designed for maximum comfort\, access and durability. \n \nBikes\nThere will be two dedicated bike cars per seven-car trainset that will be well marked. Each bike car will have a lower\, mid\, and upper level\, with bike storage on the lower level. Security cameras will be posted in each bike car to enhance security. The electric trains will maintain 72 bike spaces in the two bike cars while increasing the number of seats to 14 total (original design was 6 seats total). \n \nDelivery Plan\nInitially\, Caltrain will replace approximately 75 percent of the diesel fleet with new electric trains\, which would operate between San Francisco and San Jose. Full replacement of the fleet with electric trains would occur at a future time when funding is identified and the remaining diesel trains reach the end of their service life. \n\n  \nSee other interesting events in San Carlos. You may also check the main calendar for the dates of these\, or to save them on your personal calendar. \n\n\nDon't miss out!Subscribe To San Carlos LifeAdd your email here to subscribe to all things San Carlos Invalid email address Give it a try. You can unsubscribe at any time.Thanks for subscribing!\n\nAbout San Carlos\nWhat’s Great about San Carlos? \n \nAbout Mark and Viv\nMark Martinho and Viv Kelvin are the owners of Vabrato Real Estate
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