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Caltrain ridership continues to grow thanks to enhanced off-peak service due to electrification. Meanwhile Metrolink ridership has stagnated due to service cuts caused by mechanical problems with their diesel trains. #ElectrifyMetrolink

Caltrain@caltrain.com

Caltrain weekend ridership climbs past 2019 levels while weekday ridership continues to rise, fueled by Electrification service, read more: https://www.caltrain.com/news/caltrain-weekend-ridership-climbs-past-2019-levels-while-weekday-ridership-continues-rise .

caltrain.comCaltrain weekend ridership climbs past 2019 levels while weekday ridership continues to rise, fueled by Electrification service | CaltrainCaltrain announced its average weekend ridership in fiscal year 2026 is now about 50% higher than in 2019, while weekday ridership continues to close the gap toward full recovery. The increase in ride...

1/10/26, 10:18 pm15 reposts77 likes

Californians for Electric Rail

@calelectricrail.org

But if #MeasureRTM doesn't pass, Caltrain could cut all weekend service and close stations. Vote yes and sign up to help save Bay Area transit here: luma.com/connectbayarea

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Californians for Electric Rail

@calelectricrail.org

Like Caltrain, Metrolink is seeing higher weekend ridership than before the pandemic. Unlike Caltrain, Metrolink has not added weekend service to keep up with demand. The proposed move to return to commuter-style, peak-only schedules makes this worse. No one has stepped up to provide more revenue.

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@momo.thingsabout.xyz

plus rising costs of fuel, it’s not simply that the trains are nicer

Californians for Electric Rail

@calelectricrail.org

Sure, but Caltrain's rapid ridership growth predates the Iran war and the latest spike in gas prices. Southern California has the same fuel prices but is not seeing the same growth because they haven't improved service as much.