Caltrain begins main track Stadler KISS EMU Testing

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  • @superbaddy4
    @superbaddy4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @Whiterose11476
    @Whiterose11476 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! Very cool

  • @sixfifty_sebb
    @sixfifty_sebb ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @IowaTrainGay
    @IowaTrainGay ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @snoopyloopy
    @snoopyloopy ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @RafaelAcosta-oq4eo
    @RafaelAcosta-oq4eo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good job ❤

  • @EpicThe112
    @EpicThe112 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jbrewphotos79
    @jbrewphotos79 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What type of bell are on those?

    • @railtechadventurer207
      @railtechadventurer207 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@railtechadventurer207 they're okay... but I definitely like the E bells better.

    • @ThePlaceAndTime
      @ThePlaceAndTime ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @NorCaliRailroading2023
      @NorCaliRailroading2023 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DavidDiaz-my3fs
    @DavidDiaz-my3fs ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @railworksamerica
    @railworksamerica ปีที่แล้ว

    great camera work, looks like movie shots

  • @TheWarrior1256
    @TheWarrior1256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @anthonysnyder1152
      @anthonysnyder1152 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @oaksub510
    @oaksub510 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video

  • @yaraihan
    @yaraihan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Bell Sound Somehow Like US Railroad Crossing.

  • @TheFarmanimalfriend
    @TheFarmanimalfriend ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @synergy8462
    @synergy8462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Bureaucromancer
      @Bureaucromancer ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Bureaucromancer Hopefully they're Coradia bilevel EMU's

  • @chrisscott8934
    @chrisscott8934 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @mateojames3231
      @mateojames3231 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ryadi1703
    @ryadi1703 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @snoopyloopy
      @snoopyloopy ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @cadespencer6320
      @cadespencer6320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@snoopyloopy what a shame I wanted to see that

    • @jackchen7003
      @jackchen7003 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@snoopyloopythat’s a shame. AEM7s are wasted

    • @cadespencer6320
      @cadespencer6320 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @DavidDiaz-my3fs
      @DavidDiaz-my3fs ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @YukariAkiyamaTanks
    @YukariAkiyamaTanks ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @jackchen7003
      @jackchen7003 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @olafgogmo5426
      @olafgogmo5426 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @YukariAkiyamaTanks
      @YukariAkiyamaTanks ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jackchen7003
      @jackchen7003 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @olafgogmo5426
      @olafgogmo5426 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @KcarlMarXs
    @KcarlMarXs ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @alexisvaldez1819
    @alexisvaldez1819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Caltrain Stadler was the brand new light rail.

  • @johnarnehansen9574
    @johnarnehansen9574 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What the American Railroads need are Thermal Power stations for electrification!..

  • @ethancampbell6076
    @ethancampbell6076 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @oskehcat
    @oskehcat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TRAIN AT 3 AM (REAL) (NOT FAKE)

  • @roachtoasties
    @roachtoasties ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @numbernineminibusproductio670
    @numbernineminibusproductio670 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very European

  • @atemk42
    @atemk42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    bell on these are not.. good..

    • @evanstonbalce9588
      @evanstonbalce9588 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KevinCNYC1991
      @KevinCNYC1991 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @evanstonbalce9588
      @evanstonbalce9588 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Howrider65
    @Howrider65 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @lucaspadilla4815
      @lucaspadilla4815 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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