Caltrain begins main track Stadler KISS EMU Testing

[@superbaddy4]

12:17 With the combination of the way the ditch lights flash erratically and the noise in the background, it almost seems as if the KISS is blasting lasers.

[@LMB222]

I love it! You've got the best train Europe has to offer atm. Also, great that the US dufnt cut cirners as usual, but went full power ahead. This eoectrificatuon should serve yiu 50-100 years.

[@AL5520]

This is not the "the best train Europe". It's a good commuter EMU but there are plenty of others, each has advantages and disadvantages. Also, That's a local version, not the ones that are available in Europe. The only thing you can say for sure is that this is the best EMU in the US.

[@Train538]

Awesome video! That bell and flash rate of the ditch lights is something else...

[@Whiterose11476]

Wow! Very cool

[@sixfifty_sebb]

I like these new trains but I will miss the old fleet

[@IowaTrainGay]

Beautiful!

[@RafaelAcosta-oq4eo]

Very good job ❤

[@snoopyloopy]

Sounds like they have the same horns as the FLIRTs for SBCTA.

[@railworksamerica]

great camera work, looks like movie shots

[@EpicThe112]

If This Were to be ordered on the Eastern side you will see low station doors being shut inside major city stations while high level doors are opened but reverse is used unless you have a commuter rail system that alternates between high and low level platforms this is seen in the East Coast with SEPTA NJ Transit Shorline East and MARC Penn Line.

[@daniellewis1789]

They ordered equipment that can handle both boarding heights because they may switch to high platforms when California HSR comes through. It's future proofing.

[@oaksub510]

Nice video

[@TheFarmanimalfriend]

These trains look so nice (all modern and s***). Back in 1977 I took the train from San Mateo to San Francisco - I was not impressed. Everything was worn-out. They had smoking cars back then. They were like rolling ash trays. I was totally grossed out. I vowed never to take the train again. That was a foolish vow. These trains ain't them.

[@DavidDiaz-my3fs]

Do you know when the next round of testing is going to happen?

[@jbrewphotos79]

What type of bell are on those?

[@railtechadventurer]

For sure it can't be a mechanical, but it is what was heard for a few light rail agencies. It even sounds like a General Signals Type almost a little bit even at a lower pitch.

[@WCE107]

​@@railtechadventurer they're okay... but I definitely like the E bells better.

[@ThePlaceAndTime]

It sounds identical to the TexRail FLIRTs, which makes sense, with the exception that ours ring at like half the frequency

[@NorCaliRailroading2023]

​@@ThePlaceAndTimethey also sound identical to the bells on the VTA lightrail

[@yaraihan]

The Bell Sound Somehow Like US Railroad Crossing.

[@synergy8462]

I really hope Metrolinx/Go transit orders these for the expansion project.

[@Bureaucromancer]

They’ve gone with Alstom, so even setting aside the stated intent for locomotive haulage we’re probably looking at Coradia’s. A mix of the Swedish units with the dimensions of the Metra cars doesn’t sound terrible to me.

[@synergy8462]

@Bureaucromancer Hopefully they're Coradia bilevel EMU's

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

The bell sounds like a kid banging something against a steel pole

[@jackchen7003]

Yeah it’s so annoying. They really tryna turn Caltrain into a light rail

[@olafgogmo5426]

@@jackchen7003 Why are you Americans so obsessed with bells? Be happy that you finally got great Swiss quality trains.

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

@@olafgogmo5426 They may be swiss but will they last the time here. Generally speaking stuff from Europe dont do well here.

[@jackchen7003]

@@olafgogmo5426 We like our trains to look AND sound American 🇺🇸Anything foreign is inferior to us…

[@olafgogmo5426]

@@jackchen7003 That's why everbody likes Americans.🤣

[@TheWarrior1256]

Why do the platforms not go high enough to allow level boarding to even one of the door heights?

[@anthonysnyder1152]

It has two boarding heights to accommodate the California High Speed Rail stations as well as the local one’s. Not quite sure how that works or why they need two heights but that’s what I’ve read

[@MrAronymous]

The lower door is for the current low platforms, where passengers will need to use steps anyway. The higher doors are for future level boarding (after platforms have been converted).

[@tventures2]

@@anthonysnyder1152it's currently unclear at what height the platforms for CAHSR will be, so caltrain wanted a rolling stock that could allow for two different height levels for boarding in order to be flexible (most caltrain stations won't be upgraded to a higher platform level if that is what CAHSR decides to go with)

[@lucaspadilla4815]

@@tventures2 I feel like not converting all Caltrain stations would be a mistake for ADA passengers

[@ryadi1703]

I thougth they will test the OHLE With the AEM7 first? 🤔

[@snoopyloopy]

Installation was so delayed that they don't really have to anymore.

[@cadespencer6320]

@@snoopyloopy what a shame I wanted to see that

[@jackchen7003]

@@snoopyloopythat’s a shame. AEM7s are wasted

[@cadespencer6320]

@@jackchen7003 hopefully they will still use them in the future

[@DavidDiaz-my3fs]

@@cadespencer6320 Caltrain would probably use them for maintenance or when a train breaks down

[@chrisscott8934]

What in the world is that bell sapose to be? 6:19

[@mateojames3231]

It is to warn pedestrians, potential passengers and railroad workers that a train is passing.

[@alexisvaldez1819]

Caltrain Stadler was the brand new light rail.

[@ethancampbell6076]

8:39 Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm What is that door chime to close it's doors like this is not European spec you're looking for. Just US Standards

[@johnarnehansen9574]

What the American Railroads need are Thermal Power stations for electrification!..

[@KcarlMarXs]

I think its kinda cool how they look like many LRVs but then you see a human in the cockpit and theyre massive trains lol

[@oskehcat]

TRAIN AT 3 AM (REAL) (NOT FAKE)

[@roachtoasties]

They got think of a new warning bell sound. Something more electronic. That sound is so annoying.

[@numbernineminibusproductio670]

Very European

[@atemk42]

bell on these are not.. good..

[@evanstonbalce9588]

It’s better than not having one at all, besides, commuter railroads are required to have bells on their trains

[@KevinCNYC1991]

@@evanstonbalce9588 Not on multiple units they're needed. Septa and NJT don't have bells on their multiple units.

[@evanstonbalce9588]

@@KevinCNYC1991Bells are required in California commuter trains, LA Metrolink, San Diego’s Coaster, Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin all have bells

[@Howrider65]

This should be funny don't they have blackouts in Calif from not enough electricity.

[@lucaspadilla4815]

Not for public transportation. Never heard of them shutting off BART or LA Metro for a blackout