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Caltrain Electric Train Tour & 160th Anniversary Celebration (San Carlos)

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Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 10:30 am to 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required

San Carlos Caltrain Station | 599 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

Event Details

Be among the first to board Caltrain’s new, modern electric trains as we unveil the future of our service. Explore the spacious interiors, learn about the exciting new features, and get a glimpse of what Caltrain will be like in 2024. This is the last of three planned tours. Caltrain will also be celebrating 160 years of passenger rail on the corridor with special commemorative items.

This event is sponsored by Gannett Fleming and AECOM.

Join us for this free, family-friendly community event and enjoy the following:

  • Electric Train Tour (timed entry)
  • Caltrain Giveaways
  • Food Trucks
  • Games
  • Photo Booth
  • Art Demonstration by Eric Rewitzer from 3 Fish Studios, who created the artwork seen above
  • Community Resources

For more information, visit caltrain.com/electric-train-tour.

RSVP required. Attendees will be asked to select an entry time for the train tour. Activities outside the train tour will not require a timed-entry and are open to all from 10:30a-2:30p.

There will be an early entry option (9:30a-10:15a) for those needing additional assistance to board the train.

This is a non-smoking event.

Parking is extremely limited. We encourage all guests to take public transportation, walk, bike, or roll into the station. Free bike valet will be provided by Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Walks & Tours
Venue: San Carlos Caltrain Station
Address: 599 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070