Caltrain begins main track Stadler KISS EMU Testing

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2023
  • Late Friday night, July 21, 2023, another big achievement for everyone at Caltrain. Caltrain began testing their new Stadler KISS EMUs on the main tracks between San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara Station. Live tests runs were preformed to ensure overhead wires, trains, and systems are functioning properly. This is just the beginning of many main line testing to come before performing high speed testing between Palo Alto and Santa Clara in the coming weeks. Join us as we take a look at another monumental achievement by Caltrain and their new era of electric trains.
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  • @superbaddy4
    @superbaddy4 Рік тому +31

    12:17 With the combination of the way the ditch lights flash erratically and the noise in the background, it almost seems as if the KISS is blasting lasers.

  • @LMB222
    @LMB222 Рік тому +9

    I love it! You've got the best train Europe has to offer atm.
    Also, great that the US dufnt cut cirners as usual, but went full power ahead. This eoectrificatuon should serve yiu 50-100 years.

    • @AL5520
      @AL5520 Рік тому +2

      This is not the "the best train Europe". It's a good commuter EMU but there are plenty of others, each has advantages and disadvantages. Also, That's a local version, not the ones that are available in Europe.
      The only thing you can say for sure is that this is the best EMU in the US.

  • @Train538
    @Train538 Рік тому +7

    Awesome video! That bell and flash rate of the ditch lights is something else...

  • @sixfifty_sebb
    @sixfifty_sebb Рік тому +5

    I like these new trains but I will miss the old fleet

  • @Whiterose11476
    @Whiterose11476 Рік тому +3

    Wow! Very cool

  • @IowaTrainGay
    @IowaTrainGay Рік тому

    Beautiful!

  • @RafaelAcosta-oq4eo
    @RafaelAcosta-oq4eo Рік тому +1

    Very good job ❤

  • @oaksub510
    @oaksub510 Рік тому

    Nice video

  • @EpicThe112
    @EpicThe112 Рік тому +2

    If This Were to be ordered on the Eastern side you will see low station doors being shut inside major city stations while high level doors are opened but reverse is used unless you have a commuter rail system that alternates between high and low level platforms this is seen in the East Coast with SEPTA NJ Transit Shorline East and MARC Penn Line.

    • @daniellewis1789
      @daniellewis1789 11 місяців тому +2

      They ordered equipment that can handle both boarding heights because they may switch to high platforms when California HSR comes through. It's future proofing.

  • @snoopyloopy
    @snoopyloopy Рік тому +2

    Sounds like they have the same horns as the FLIRTs for SBCTA.

  • @railworksamerica
    @railworksamerica 11 місяців тому

    great camera work, looks like movie shots

  • @yaraihan
    @yaraihan Рік тому +1

    The Bell Sound Somehow Like US Railroad Crossing.

  • @DavidDiaz-my3fs
    @DavidDiaz-my3fs Рік тому +1

    Do you know when the next round of testing is going to happen?

  • @synergy8462
    @synergy8462 11 місяців тому +1

    I really hope Metrolinx/Go transit orders these for the expansion project.

    • @Bureaucromancer
      @Bureaucromancer 11 місяців тому +3

      They’ve gone with Alstom, so even setting aside the stated intent for locomotive haulage we’re probably looking at Coradia’s.
      A mix of the Swedish units with the dimensions of the Metra cars doesn’t sound terrible to me.

    • @synergy8462
      @synergy8462 11 місяців тому +1

      @Bureaucromancer Hopefully they're Coradia bilevel EMU's

  • @jbrewphotos79
    @jbrewphotos79 Рік тому +5

    What type of bell are on those?

    • @natesmainlinevids
      @natesmainlinevids Рік тому +6

      For sure it can't be a mechanical, but it is what was heard for a few light rail agencies. It even sounds like a General Signals Type almost a little bit even at a lower pitch.

    • @WCE107
      @WCE107 Рік тому +2

      ​@@natesmainlinevids they're okay... but I definitely like the E bells better.

    • @ThePlaceAndTime
      @ThePlaceAndTime Рік тому +4

      It sounds identical to the TexRail FLIRTs, which makes sense, with the exception that ours ring at like half the frequency

    • @NorCaliRailroading2023
      @NorCaliRailroading2023 Рік тому

      ​@@ThePlaceAndTimethey also sound identical to the bells on the VTA lightrail

  • @TheFarmanimalfriend
    @TheFarmanimalfriend 9 місяців тому +3

    These trains look so nice (all modern and s***). Back in 1977 I took the train from San Mateo to San Francisco - I was not impressed. Everything was worn-out. They had smoking cars back then. They were like rolling ash trays. I was totally grossed out. I vowed never to take the train again. That was a foolish vow. These trains ain't them.

  • @TheWarrior1256
    @TheWarrior1256 Рік тому +1

    Why do the platforms not go high enough to allow level boarding to even one of the door heights?

    • @anthonysnyder1152
      @anthonysnyder1152 Рік тому +1

      It has two boarding heights to accommodate the California High Speed Rail stations as well as the local one’s. Not quite sure how that works or why they need two heights but that’s what I’ve read

    • @MrAronymous
      @MrAronymous Рік тому

      The lower door is for the current low platforms, where passengers will need to use steps anyway. The higher doors are for future level boarding (after platforms have been converted).

    • @tventures2
      @tventures2 8 місяців тому

      @@anthonysnyder1152it's currently unclear at what height the platforms for CAHSR will be, so caltrain wanted a rolling stock that could allow for two different height levels for boarding in order to be flexible (most caltrain stations won't be upgraded to a higher platform level if that is what CAHSR decides to go with)

    • @lucaspadilla4815
      @lucaspadilla4815 2 місяці тому

      @@tventures2 I feel like not converting all Caltrain stations would be a mistake for ADA passengers

  • @YukariAkiyamaTanks
    @YukariAkiyamaTanks Рік тому +3

    The bell sounds like a kid banging something against a steel pole

    • @jackchen7003
      @jackchen7003 Рік тому

      Yeah it’s so annoying. They really tryna turn Caltrain into a light rail

    • @olafgogmo5426
      @olafgogmo5426 Рік тому +2

      @@jackchen7003 Why are you Americans so obsessed with bells? Be happy that you finally got great Swiss quality trains.

    • @YukariAkiyamaTanks
      @YukariAkiyamaTanks Рік тому

      @@olafgogmo5426 They may be swiss but will they last the time here. Generally speaking stuff from Europe dont do well here.

    • @jackchen7003
      @jackchen7003 Рік тому

      @@olafgogmo5426 We like our trains to look AND sound American 🇺🇸Anything foreign is inferior to us…

    • @olafgogmo5426
      @olafgogmo5426 Рік тому

      @@jackchen7003 That's why everbody likes Americans.🤣

  • @agungheryadi4226
    @agungheryadi4226 Рік тому +3

    I thougth they will test the OHLE With the AEM7 first? 🤔

    • @snoopyloopy
      @snoopyloopy Рік тому +4

      Installation was so delayed that they don't really have to anymore.

    • @cadespencer6320
      @cadespencer6320 Рік тому +2

      @@snoopyloopy what a shame I wanted to see that

    • @jackchen7003
      @jackchen7003 Рік тому

      @@snoopyloopythat’s a shame. AEM7s are wasted

    • @cadespencer6320
      @cadespencer6320 Рік тому

      @@jackchen7003 hopefully they will still use them in the future

    • @DavidDiaz-my3fs
      @DavidDiaz-my3fs Рік тому +3

      @@cadespencer6320 Caltrain would probably use them for maintenance or when a train breaks down

  • @oskehcat
    @oskehcat Рік тому +1

    TRAIN AT 3 AM (REAL) (NOT FAKE)

  • @alexisvaldez1819
    @alexisvaldez1819 Рік тому +1

    Caltrain Stadler was the brand new light rail.

  • @chrisscott8934
    @chrisscott8934 Рік тому

    What in the world is that bell sapose to be? 6:19

    • @mateojames3231
      @mateojames3231 11 місяців тому

      It is to warn pedestrians, potential passengers and railroad workers that a train is passing.

  • @KcarlMarXs
    @KcarlMarXs Рік тому +1

    I think its kinda cool how they look like many LRVs but then you see a human in the cockpit and theyre massive trains lol

  • @roachtoasties
    @roachtoasties 11 місяців тому

    They got think of a new warning bell sound. Something more electronic. That sound is so annoying.

  • @ethancampbell6076
    @ethancampbell6076 11 місяців тому +1

    8:39 Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm What is that door chime to close it's doors like this is not European spec you're looking for. Just US Standards

  • @numbernineminibusproductio670

    Very European

  • @Howrider65
    @Howrider65 Рік тому

    This should be funny don't they have blackouts in Calif from not enough electricity.

    • @lucaspadilla4815
      @lucaspadilla4815 2 місяці тому

      Not for public transportation. Never heard of them shutting off BART or LA Metro for a blackout

  • @atemk42
    @atemk42 Рік тому +2

    bell on these are not.. good..

    • @evanstonbalce9588
      @evanstonbalce9588 Рік тому

      It’s better than not having one at all, besides, commuter railroads are required to have bells on their trains

    • @KevinCNYC1991
      @KevinCNYC1991 Рік тому

      @@evanstonbalce9588 Not on multiple units they're needed. Septa and NJT don't have bells on their multiple units.

    • @evanstonbalce9588
      @evanstonbalce9588 Рік тому

      @@KevinCNYC1991Bells are required in California commuter trains, LA Metrolink, San Diego’s Coaster, Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin all have bells