Caltrans Archives - International Railway Journal

Caltrans

September 18, 2025 | Fleet

First hydrogen passenger train enters service in the United States

Stadler Flirt H2 multiple-unit deployed on Arrow Line in San Bernardino.

August 13, 2024 | Fleet

Caltrain launches San Francisco - San Jose electric services

Electrification has taken two years longer than expected due to Covid-19 and signalling issues.

June 20, 2024 | Technology

Hydrogen finds its place in California

State government regulations are accelerating the shift from diesel to alternative traction in California. Kyle Gradinger, division chief of rail and mass transportation at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), explains the important role hydrogen is set to play in future inter-city passenger operations to Kevin Smith.

October 31, 2019 | Fleet

Siemens sends Caltrans/Illinois coach to Canada for testing

THE third vehicle in a batch of 137 single-deck coaches which Sumitomo and Siemens are building for California and Illinois has arrived in Canada for cold-weather testing at the National Research Council.

Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.

Sign up for the IRJ Rail Brief Newsletter