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[http://www.caltrain.com Caltrain web site]
 
[http://www.caltrain.com Caltrain web site]
  
==Stations==
 
  
* [[:Category:Caltrain stations|List of Caltrain stations]]
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; [[:Category:Caltrain stations|Stations]]
* [http://apps.transitunlimited.org/caltrainmap.html System map]
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; [http://www.caltrain.com/timetable.html Schedules]
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; [[Caltrain fares|Fares]]
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; Schedule and fare planner
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: {{Caltrainplanner}}
  
==Schedules and fares==
 
===Regular service===
 
{{Caltrainplanner}}
 
  
98 trains are operated on weekays between San Francisco and San Jose, of which 22 are [[Baby Bullet]] express trains. On weekdays only, 3 trips are offered from Gilroy to San Francisco in the morning and 3 trips from San Franciso to Gilroy in the Afternoon.   
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Express and local operate throughout the day on weekays between San Francisco and San Jose. Limited service from Gilroy is provided on weekdays.   
  
 
On weekends, local trains operates on an hourly basis between San Francisco and San Jose.
 
On weekends, local trains operates on an hourly basis between San Francisco and San Jose.
 
===Special service===
 
 
Caltrain operates special service for San Francisco Giants home games and other events at [[ATTPark|AT&T Park]], as well as for Bay to Breakers, 4th of July and New Year's fireworks in San Francisco.
 
 
Although no extra train is provided for San Jose Sharks home games at [[San Jose Arena|HP Pavilion]], Caltrain will delay the departure of the last train from San Jose if the game continues past 10:30pm, until 15 minutes after the game ends.   
 
 
Information about Caltrain special service is available on its [http://www.caltrain.com website]
 
 
===Fares===
 
 
[[Caltrain fares|Fares on Caltrain]] vary by the number of fare zones you are traveling. Caltrain offers one way tickets, day passes, 10-ride tickets and monthly passes.
 
 
Caltrain tickets can be purchased at all [[Caltrain ticket machine|ticket machines]] at all Caltrain station, as well as at the ticket counter at San Francisco and San Jose stations.
 
 
Caltrain is a [[proof of payment]] system. It means that all passengers must have a valid ticket before boarding the trains and tickets are not sold on the trains. Conductors onboard will check passengers for tickets on a random basis. Passengers caught without a valid ticket is subject to citation.
 
  
 
==Parking==
 
==Parking==
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Most Caltrain stations offers bicycle racks and lockers. Some stations have shared bike storage.
 
Most Caltrain stations offers bicycle racks and lockers. Some stations have shared bike storage.
 
==Luggage==
 
 
Luggage space is provided on all trains at designated car. The luggage car is located in the middle of the train and has a green decal displayed by the door.
 
 
==Restroom==
 
===Gallery cars (silver train)===
 
 
Every train has at least one restroom onboard, which is always located on the northernmost car (facing San Francisco).
 
 
===Bombardier cars (red and grey train)===
 
 
Every car has a restroom onboard on the lower level.
 
  
 
==Disabled access==
 
==Disabled access==

Revision as of 20:23, 25 November 2008

Caltrain is a regional rail system serving San Francisco, San Jose, Gilroy and cities in between.

Caltrain web site


Stations
Schedules
Fares
Schedule and fare planner


Express and local operate throughout the day on weekays between San Francisco and San Jose. Limited service from Gilroy is provided on weekdays.

On weekends, local trains operates on an hourly basis between San Francisco and San Jose.

Parking

Most Caltrain stations offer commuter parking for a daily fee of $2.00. A monthly permit is also available. Some stations provide free parking. See the station page for specific parking information and payment instruction.

Shuttles

See Caltrain shuttles.

Bicycles

Bicycles can be taken aboard Caltrain at all hours on all trains, with no additional fare, but only on the designated bike car where bike racks have been installed.

Most Caltrain stations offers bicycle racks and lockers. Some stations have shared bike storage.

Disabled access

Disabled access information