When high speed trains arrive on the Peninsula, local riders could take one of these trains as an express commute service on the Caltrain corridor. Caltrain and HSRA have not yet determined how the customer service or revenue would be handled. This topic will be addressed in the future when…

Caltrain has been studying passing tracks as an option in its capacity analysis. Without passing tracks, the corridor can carry 6 Caltrains and 2 High Speed Rail trains per direction per hour at peak. With passing track, the corridor can carry up to 4 high speed trains. The MOU mentions…

Caltrain is studying the expected impact of expected schedules on traffic impact and gate down time. Additional grade separations may be needed. Funding for the grade separations are not included in the current funding plan, however the MOU describes the intent to pursue funding for "Core Capacity project" including improvements…

In order to meet the needs of Proposition 1A, the high speed trains need to stop at Transbay terminal in downtown San Francisco. The DTX will also benefit Caltrain riders since there are 10x as many jobs in downtown San Francisco. Funding for this segment is not included in the…

The language of the MOU clarifies that the system "will remain substantially within the Caltrain Right of Way" and clarifies that it is “primarily a two-track system.” Incorporating concerns of Peninsula communities, this MOU does not cover a continuous four-track system as envisioned by High Speed Rail initially.

The Memorandum of Understanding is the agreement to fund to the Early Investment Plan in the Bay Area. It describes the funding sources, the goals for the funds, and Participants in the MOU include MTC, the High Speed Rail Authority, the Caltrain Joint Powers Board, San Francisco County Transportation Authority,…

The most recent version of the High Speed Rail business plan (2012) proposes to have High Speed Rail funds pay for improvements in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area earlier than previously planned. According to the previous version of the High Speed Rail business plan, High Speed…

This is a plan to enable High Speed Rail share tracks with Caltrain. It was first proposed by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, State Senator Joe Simitian and Assembly Member Rich Gordon. In contrast of High Speed Rail’s initial proposal for an elevated 4-track structure the length of the corridor, with separate…