"In its first full year operating all electrified trains, Caltrain reported a 57% jump in ridership in 2025, marking its strongest performance since the COVID-19 pandemic as long-term funding uncertainty threatens the agency's future. According to its fiscal year 2025 report, which ended in June, Caltrain averaged 760,386 riders per month, rebounding to 65.2% of pre-pandemic levels from 36.1% at the start of the year."
"Despite a ridership rebound, Caltrain warns it could be forced to cut service without voter approval of a regional transit sales tax expected on the November 2026 ballot. The agency projects an average annual funding shortfall of $75 million from 2027 through 2035, even as officials believe ridership will continue to grow with more Silicon Valley workers expected to return to offices next year."
Caltrain completed its first full year of all-electric service with a 57% increase in ridership in 2025, averaging 760,386 riders per month and recovering to 65.2% of pre-pandemic levels. The system earned recognition as the fastest-growing U.S. transit agency in its peer group. Caltrain connects San Francisco with the South Bay and links to BART, San Francisco International Airport, and other Bay Area transit. The agency projects an average annual funding shortfall of $75 million from 2027 through 2035 and warns service cuts are possible without voter approval of a regional transit sales tax on the November 2026 ballot.
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