Will the high-speed train system help improve safety with commuter rail systems like Metrolink and CalTrain?
Yes, the California high-speed train system is expected to share tracks and improve safety with CalTrain express services between San Francisco and San Jose, and Metrolink and Amtrak services between Los Angeles and Anaheim. At these locations, the high-speed train system would be operating at reduced speeds that would be compatible with other passenger trains. These commuter rail services would be improved by removing grade crossings (the tracks will be fully grade separated), and installing fencing, providing a new signaling system, and adding tracks to keep the high-speed trains safe and to improve the safety and performance of the other passenger trains. In addition, where the high-speed train tracks are adjacent to existing passenger and freight services, the existing services will benefit from grade separation improvements. The California High-Speed Rail Authority will continue to work in partnership with Metrolink and CalTrain throughout the detailed engineering and environmenta
