Caltrain starts pre-construction work for electrification project

Written by Kyra Senese, Managing Editor
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Caltrain is gearing up to perform pre-construction work immediately that will continue through the end of February within the right-of-way as part of the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP).  

 

The PCEP is described as a major component of Caltrain’s modernization program and will electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco’s 4th and King Caltrain Station to its Tamien Caltrain Station, convert diesel-hauled to Electric Multiple Unit trains and boost service with six Caltrain trains per peak hour in all directions. 

During the pre-construction work, Caltrain crews will be work in the field to locate utilities, confirm soil conditions and test cables. The work will primarily take place during the day, but some night activities will take place between 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. 

Representatives say some single-tracking may be necessary during non-peak hours to accommodate the project’s progression.

After the pre-construction work wraps up, the project team will begin construction-related activities in the spring/summer of 2017.  The scheduled pre-construction and full construction work will be updated weekly on Caltrain’s website

The PCEP is scheduled to be operational by the winter of 2020–2021.

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