Caltrain is raising its base fare by 25 cents, effective Tuesday, to tackle an anticipated annual deficit of $75 million from fiscal 2027 to 2035. The agency states that without regional sales tax funding or other external sources, it may need to make significant cuts, including service reductions and station closures. As part of its response, Caltrain is proactively cutting costs, exploring new revenue, and collaborating for additional funding, while boasting record service levels and a significant rider increase since the introduction of electric services.
Caltrain is increasing its base fare by 25 cents in response to a projected annual deficit of nearly $75 million from 2027 to 2035.
Without an injection of funding from a regional sales tax, Caltrain may need to consider service reductions, station closures, and administrative cost cuts.
The agency is actively cutting internal costs and exploring new revenue strategies while collaborating with regional and state partners for additional funding.
Caltrain is running its highest service levels ever, with 104 trains per weekday and record weekend service, despite fare increases.
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