Caltrain successfully tested its electric trains and overhead wires between Redwood City and Mountain View for the first time over the weekend as the agency eyes launch of its new electric fleet later this year.
According to Caltrain, live run tests of the electric trains began at 5 mph to ensure the overhead wire and train are properly connected. The trains then were tested using the corridor’s 79 mph maximum limit, finishing 25 such test runs over the weekend.
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