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From Caltrain:
The plan to electrify Caltrain will achieve a major milestone pending certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Adoption on April 1 by the Board of Directors.
Approval by the board completes the environmental process for the Caltrain Electrification Program, a major element of the plans to modernize the Peninsula rail system, and positions the railroad to seek federal and state funding.
Caltrain began the environmental clearance process for electrification t in 2001, but the project faced various delays over the years mostly due to funding concerns. By approving this document, Caltrain will be able to receive additional funding and proceed onto detailed engineering. BayRail Alliance has been a strong supporter for electrification as it would transform Caltrain into a rapid transit system and permit Caltrain to serve the proposed underground station at the Transbay Terminal in Downtown San Francisco.
