awesome to see these in revenue service. stadler quality is outstanding.
@teviblekhman16282 күн бұрын
What time are the trains running weekdays
@goodmandesign12342 күн бұрын
I caught a northbound Express no. 711 at Mountain View to SF last Wednesday evening. Then this same train returned now as local 132. Last week there was only 2 EMUs. As of yesterday (Sunday) there were 3. So the chance of riding these trains will get easier as we approach the full electric switch over.
@davidbilleci58913 күн бұрын
Another outstanding video, Fred from another Caltrain You-Tuber
@goodmandesign12343 күн бұрын
@@davidbilleci5891 👍
@beatrueegg27223 күн бұрын
did diesel trains have to be decommissioned sooner than planned so that mixed operation is now taking place? the Emus don't care, they simply have to adapt their speed to the diesel trains and can only show their full performance after the complete changeover with the new timetable. here in Switzerland, we have been travelling almost exclusively electrically for decades. diesel is still used for shunting goods trains where no overhead line is possible because of the cranes and a few tourist routes with steam trains
@goodmandesign1234Күн бұрын
When I was riding these trains they consistently arrived a few minutes earlier than a standard diesel trains and then waited until the scheduled station departure time. I would expect the new schedule will eliminate this dwell time.
@beatrueegg27223 күн бұрын
how did you like your first journey on this train? I've been able to use the KISS since 2016 if I want to, but I still travel more by car. A statement from the Swiss Federal Office of Transport says: The network is almost 100 % electrified, with the exception of some tracks on which steam locomotives run exclusively for tourist purposes. found on Stadler Homepage: 2016/08/16 Stadler Awarded Contract for 16 Double-Decker Trains Stadler has been awarded the contract to design and manufacture 16 six-car KISS double-decker electric multiple-unit trains for Caltrain in the Unites States. The contract, with an option for an additional 96 cars, has a total value of USD 551 million. It is the first time that Stadler sells lightweight double-decker trains to the United States. With this contract Stadler KISS trains will be running in nine different countries. The contract for Caltrain marks the seventh, and by far the biggest success in the United States for Stadler.
@goodmandesign12343 күн бұрын
Where in Europe are you ? I was pleasantly surprised by the trains and their well run testing and introduction. Usually when an American transportation project involving trains, subway or light rail is executed there are many delays and problems that require debugging and retrofitting. This is mainly due to the non standard nature of both the infrastructure and the vehicles required by the Federal Railway Authority’s crashworthy regulations making the vehicles much heavier than a European version. The NEC Acela is a good example of this. The second version of these trains are still not in service. In the case of the Caltrain Electrification project, the choice of the two primary contractors-Balfour Beatty for the electrification and Stadler was a wise choice. These contractors both knew what they were doing. While the project took a lot of time the results are so far impressive. Hopefully this service will become better patronized due to its faster schedule and a general improvement in San Francisco’s downtown employment.
@beatrueegg27223 күн бұрын
@@goodmandesign1234 I live in Switzerland since birth, so of course I know the Stadler trains. the Swiss Federal Railways SBB have had the KISS in service since 2016 and before that there was already the FLIRT in use, e.g. in Dallas. in Switzerland, almost all lines have been electrified for decades and for almost 40 years, almost only EMUs have been put into service. the existing electric locomotives are now used for freight transport and some are still in service with the standardised IV coaches, which were built until the 1980s and are also known throughout europe as eurofima coaches in a similar design. In addition, there are still locomotives from the last series (RE460) that run with the first generation double-decker trains (IC2000). all current orders are EMUs, in the Zurich region there are many 4-car double-decker trains that will be replaced by 6-car trains in the next few years. the manufacturers can now submit offers. most of these trains also run in double traction.
@kilodeltaeight3 күн бұрын
Caltrain actually got a FRA waver that allowed them to purchase and import these trains largely unmodified from the UIC designs. Since that waver, FRA has finally relented on their 1920s safety regs and allowed UIC designs with minor modifications on the US rail network - so we will start seeing a lot more of these and other European train designs.
@rogeriomonteiro7604 күн бұрын
At last good electric trains trains as we are used in Europe.
@goarmysleepinthemud.4 күн бұрын
Nice vid. They look g reat.
@Lion_McLionhead4 күн бұрын
Caltrain is so sloooooow but if you own a home in the south bay from 20 years ago, that commute could be worth it.
@lucaspadilla48154 күн бұрын
these trains accelerate WAY faster than the diesels and are used in several countries across europe
@Lion_McLionhead4 күн бұрын
Hooray for our fearless commuters, still holding the fort.
@jamallhayden25125 күн бұрын
Thank You!
@Saebler20105 күн бұрын
Great! Thanks for this video.
@michaellaudahn5 күн бұрын
How long until an inattentive truck driver tears down the catenary on a level crossing? According to the 'can opener bridge' principle, here to be found on YT
@marco23p5 күн бұрын
If a train of almost 16 feet fits under the wires, the trucks will fit as well :) The only real issue are dump trucks with their bed raised, or a boom truck with the boom raised, etc. Dumb, but those things happen. In Europe as well. Fixing the catenary usually takes half a day around here.
@rogeriomonteiro7604 күн бұрын
25 KV, I would not dare. By the way, it is time to suppress the level crossings as in Europe, it is a matter of security.
@TheRailwayDrone6 күн бұрын
That acceleration at 4:14 is exactly why electric trains are so much better than diesel.
@poultrypants4 күн бұрын
I remember riding the diesel Caltrains and how they took 5 whole business days to reach top speed, and by that time they already had to start slowing down for the next station 😂
@germanwatchmanforchristder97736 күн бұрын
"Guten Abend" from Switzerland, home of Stadler 🙂
@goodmandesign12346 күн бұрын
Entshuldigen Sie Mein Deutsch aber diese „Kiss“ Electrozüge Sind total fantastisch !
@germanwatchmanforchristder97735 күн бұрын
@@goodmandesign1234 Sehr gut - Dein Deutsch! Why doesn't Caltrain just lease/buy 5 Bombardier ALP-45DP dual-mode locomotives from EXO/AMT for the way down to Gilroy? They only need them for diesel operation - there in Canada - no catenary any more . And they will soon be getting Siemens Chargers...
@goodmandesign12345 күн бұрын
Soweit ich weiß, wird Caltrain neue Dual-Mode-Lokomotiven kaufen. Diese werden mit Batteriestrom betrieben, bis sie in Richtung Norden an der Tamien Station ihre Stromabnehmer anheben.
@germanwatchmanforchristder97733 күн бұрын
@@goodmandesign1234 Here a small BEMU Stadler Flirt (FLIRT Akku) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jam7q6aum6t7gsk BEMU Stadler Flirt and EMU Stadler Kiss in northern Germany kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KkhnmAYtxsosk
@anthonysnyder11526 күн бұрын
The last 4 years have been exciting for transit in the Bay Area. 2020 - BART extension to SJ opens 2023 - SF’s Central Subway begins service 2024 - BART “Breaks Ground” on BART SV Phase 2 - Caltrain begins electrified service between SF and Tamien - Muni returns service to the L-Taraval after years of construction
@TohaBgood26 күн бұрын
Also, 2019 - SMART opens Larkspur ferry extension 2024 - VTA breaks ground on East San Jose Orange line light rail extension
@anthonysnyder11526 күн бұрын
@@TohaBgood2 Could also include all the Muni Metro improvements on the J, K & M but those are mostly minor improvements to existing rail and I don‘t believe there are plans to shut down the rail while they do construction unlike the L.
@lukeskywalker633811 күн бұрын
The day has finally here they are now in revenue service however there still be diesels, they wont be gone until September 21st
@goodmandesign123411 күн бұрын
599 Subscribers-make it 600 !
@Andreshms311 күн бұрын
Im ur 600th subscriber
@goodmandesign123411 күн бұрын
@@Andreshms3 Go ahead--make my day !👍
@roachtoasties13 күн бұрын
September 21st. I must ride them on my next trip from L.A. They'll sure beat the old trains, which are like riding inside a hamster cage. :/
@barbarakilpatrick385915 күн бұрын
Jacks doesn’t want to help😷
@barbarakilpatrick385915 күн бұрын
Padre Pio
@barbarakilpatrick385916 күн бұрын
429 is Macy’s destination ac is air conditioner
@Hapa4life8717 күн бұрын
Ugh I want to visit that place
@richardgreen220021 күн бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate something not focused on the absolute worse parts of SF. Still a beautiful place with lots to offer. There are serious issues, no argument or denials regarding that. However, no where is as unique as San Francisco.
@chromebomb23 күн бұрын
Oh thats cool they are adding the new Muni screens to the Metro too. Fred, what are your thoughts about Muni changing terminology from "Inbound/outbound" to "Eastbound/Westbound"?
@goodmandesign123422 күн бұрын
The Metro directions are confusing-both the T and the original J-K-L-M-N line run northeast to get to downtown. So Eastbound/Westbound is not compelling-maybe to and from City Center
@jamesminear233626 күн бұрын
I have been interested in the whole system for 40 years now as I live in Woodland and we had a sper line come into town.. about the tunnel I read that some home owner built directly over it and it caved in!! He tried to sue the state and Sacramento Northern which doesn’t exist.. but the state looked at his purchase contract when he bought the property and it was disclosed there was an abandoned tunnel under that property and to build at your own risk!! As far as seeing some of the remnants of the lines the approach’s for the ferry Ramon are still evident in Pittsburgh.. also South of Dixon you can see where it cut across the land the trestle across the bypass from Woodland to West Sacramento still stands.. the bridge across the American River in Sacramento still stands.. a lot of the right away is now a bike trail
@ambetts426 күн бұрын
Peak Muni.
@valeman329 күн бұрын
Are you going have video for L Taraval testing
@goodmandesign123429 күн бұрын
I know that the new section of track has already bin geometry tested with Breda trains. This happened during the week and I was at work and missed it. I’m hoping for a period of “simulated” service prior to the start of regular service to get going soon. I will try to catch this !
@steamfire29 күн бұрын
Nice
@joshuadominictoling5310Ай бұрын
How many EMU Passenger Cars are there for Caltrain?
@roachtoasties13 күн бұрын
I read Caltrain bought 23 seven car trainsets, so 161 total cars. They did a recent test running eight trainsets at once. I'm unsure what the average number of trains they'll be running at the same time, but it looks like they have enough to meet the need, with extra capacity when needed and/or when some cars are being serviced.
@joshuadominictoling531013 күн бұрын
@@roachtoastiesThink the Caltrain EMUs will be more better in the future.
@joshuadominictoling5310Ай бұрын
The EMU for Caltrain is better in the future.
@tventures2Ай бұрын
they are STUNNINGLY fast!
@TohaBgood2Ай бұрын
When's the E Embarcadero line coming back?
@gearedsteam12Ай бұрын
ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH, THANK YOU
@nitamadesfanboy7618Ай бұрын
When are you going to make another L Taraval project update?
@goodmandesign1234Ай бұрын
When I get back to the Bay Area.
@woody95124Ай бұрын
Very very interesting.
@barbarakilpatrick3859Ай бұрын
Nanny and the Professor. 😷👽
@barbarakilpatrick3859Ай бұрын
Please return the Hersheybar to The Lanes San Mateo, CA 94403 fcpd Michael Lane. CalTrain is trick or treating of Dr. Seuss. They appreciate your service, Barnes and Noble.😷👽why is it taking so long racism is seeking ownership since 2004.
@Saebler2010Ай бұрын
A great video Fred. I wish all employees, train drivers and above all passengers lots of fun with the new trains. I bet you will be thrilled. I myself am an engine driver on the Flirt 3XL from Stadler. Great work from everyone and good luck to all.
@goodmandesign1234Ай бұрын
Where are you driving your Flinker Leichter Intercity- und Regional-Triebzug Trains?
@Saebler2010Ай бұрын
@@goodmandesign1234 Germany, more precisely in North Rhine-Westphalia.
@goodmandesign1234Ай бұрын
Ausgezeichnet. Von ihren eisenbahn Streber !
@dominickbuitrago9269Ай бұрын
I saw them test train on the L travel today but it was the old train there where testing I thought when the L comeback it will be all new train oh so maybe old train will still be running on the L
@goodmandesign1234Ай бұрын
Probably a good idea to use the Breda cars for the initial testing. They are heavier than the Siemens trains and give a tougher test!
@johnlimpkinАй бұрын
What are they going to do about all the businesses that closed down due to this mess ?
@paulrevere2928Ай бұрын
Nothing to see here folks probably just someone on the way to testify against the Clintons for the deep state. Don’t worry folks no evidence was preserved in this act of Arkanicide… 👀😂🗽🇺🇸
@davidlang1125Ай бұрын
Fun! Where did this car originate from? The F line is such a great San Francisco experience!
@goodmandesign1234Ай бұрын
These so called Boat Trams (originally called “Luxury Toast Racks Trams”) are originally from Blackpool England. Built in the 1930’s. The Market Street Railway now has three of these !
@davidlang1125Ай бұрын
@@goodmandesign1234 hard to imagine these in Blackpool in 1930’s. I’ll have to see if I can find old photos of them on the streets of Blackpool!
@jackchen70032 ай бұрын
without the annoying music next time please?
@KhaledSharif19932 ай бұрын
great video, no music next time tho pls
@marcelmoulin33352 ай бұрын
Albeit a Dutchman, I grew up in the '60s and '70s in Palo Alto. I regularly used Caltrain. Now back in the fatherland, I am watching the progress of this colossal project. Finally! Perhaps one day I may have the opportunity to ride in these new trains.
@jaydioxide2 ай бұрын
I would recommend removing the music for the train clips (I enjoy the original sound of trains when it comes to railfanning videos)
@TohaBgood22 ай бұрын
These things are beautiful! Can't wait to see them in full service!
@m0istl0la972 ай бұрын
Its an absolute SHAME that the new stops arent the same level as the lrv for accessibility like the T third stops. I guess it wouldve inflated costs but oh well. Atleast the rides smoother
@anthonysnyder1152Ай бұрын
I’m hoping that someone at SFMTA has the foresight to paint those lanes red. It’s a shame there is not a single transit only lane the entire stretch. Every other line will have a transit only lane for a portion of the solo route after their renovations are complete
@TaylorMMontgomery2 ай бұрын
drop the music, can't hear the trains
@lecho01752 ай бұрын
Is level-boarding planned in the future?
@goodmandesign12342 ай бұрын
Here is a question I posed recently: Paula Ford: when I was at the Caltrain EMU event at Diridon last summer I was puzzled why the accessibility configuration for these new KISS units was not really optimal. The current double doors are not flush with the platforms and an additional “ramp” needs to be manually deployed to load or unload wheel chair passengers. There are addition doors at a higher level (currently blocked by seats) on these trains that might be compatible with to be deployed high level platforms once California High Speed Rail trains are configured. Then we might have a Municipal Metro type scenario where some stations will use the low level manual access and some stations which will have high level boarding platforms using the other doors. Perhaps a representative from either Caltrain or Stadler can comment.
@davidmartin6369Ай бұрын
@@goodmandesign1234 When CAHSR is built, the platforms and trains will be upgraded.
@dpro34s2 ай бұрын
Saw one sitting at San Antonio on my lunch break today. Definitely looking forward to launch day for these trains. I imagine they're also trying to figure out the new timetable as well this weekend.