The tracks passing through the foothills to and from Morgan Hill
and Gilroy may lack the daily Caltrain service they’re used to as
Caltrain struggles to close a $30 million budget deficit.
The tracks passing through the foothills to and from Morgan Hill and Gilroy may lack the daily Caltrain service they’re used to as Caltrain struggles to close a $30 million budget deficit.
The scenario calls for eliminating service south of San Jose’s Diridon Station, which would leave a few thousand South County riders searching for a different method of getting to work. Concerned riders and citizens are asked to attend a public meeting at the Gilroy Senior Center at 6 p.m. Feb. 17.
Caltrain is facing a $30 million budget deficit and relies on contributions from its three partner agencies – the City and County of San Francisco, the San Mateo County Transit District and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
Caltrain currently operates 86 weekday trains, including 22 express trains, with an average ridership of 40,000. Saturday service includes 36 local trains and four express trains; Sunday service includes 32 local trains and four express trains.
Upcoming meetings
– 6 p.m., Feb. 17 at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., Gilroy
– 6 p.m., Feb. 17 at San Jose City Hall, 2000 East Santa Clara St., Rooms W118 and 119 in San Jose
