Provide funding to support the caltrain railcar replacement project

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (doing business as Caltrain) $106.895 million on August 10, 2026, under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) to purchase four seven-car electric multiple unit (EMUs) replacing three diesel seven-car trainsets on the commuter rail corridor between San Francisco and San Jose.

The EMU procurement eliminates diesel service on the main transit link connecting the major employment centers of San Francisco and San Jose, reducing noise pollution in communities along the corridor. The project advances Federal Transit Administration goals of a safer, stronger, and more efficient transportation system and benefits the population of the San Francisco Peninsula and San Jose service area and commuter rail riders.

The award period extends from August 10, 2026, through April 30, 2028. Place of performance is California. The assistance type is a formula grant. No sub-recipients are identified; all work is performed directly by Caltrain.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding to support the caltrain railcar replacement project.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase four (4) seven car electric multiple unit (emus) replacing three (3) diesel 7 car trainsets

Expected outcomes

Funding will enable caltrain to eliminate diesel service originating and terminating on the main transit link between the major employment centers of SAN francisco and SAN jose reducing noise pollution in communities along the corridor. The project will advance the US department of transportation (US DOT) goals of a safer stronger and more efficient transportation system.

Intended beneficiaries

Population of the SAN francisco peninsula and SAN jose service area and commuter rail riders