The agreement provides on-site technical support, maintenance management software implementation, full material management for both preventive and corrective maintenance, and diagnostic assistance. Covering all current and future Stadler EMUs operated by Caltrain, the TSSSA underscores the commitment to delivering superior service for Bay Area commuters.

Under the TSSSA, Stadler will employ a dedicated team of 14 specialists based in California. This team will support reliable operations and maximize the performance of Caltrain’s fleet, so customers have a safe and world-class experience. The contract also allows both parties to opt-in the future battery EMU pilot train into this agreement. Caltrain’s partnership with Stadler began in 2017 with the order of 16 KISS electric train sets. This order was later expanded to 23 train sets, and the majority of the fleet, built by and delivered from Stadler’s Salt Lake City location, began revenue service in September 2024. These modern trains are a cornerstone of Caltrain’s electrification project, aiming to enhance sustainability and improve the passenger experience across the region.

“This agreement represents our shared commitment to availability and continuous improvement” said Rachelle Glazier, Head of Stadler Rail Service US. She adds: “We are proud to continue our partnership with Caltrain and support their mission to provide clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation for the Bay Area.”

The enhanced collaboration reinforces the future of electric rail transport in California, helping to ensure seamless, reliable service for riders as the region transitions toward more sustainable transit solutions.

About Caltrain
Owned and operated by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, Caltrain provides rail service from San Francisco to San Jose, with commute service to Gilroy. Serving the region since 1863, Caltrain is the oldest continually operating rail system west of the Mississippi and the first railroad to convert from diesel to electric power in a generation.