Thank you for this rare view through the front window of the cab! I’m in awe that the driver allowed you to be there. This is the only video going southbound that I’ve seen. Thanks from me to the crew and you for this amazing video.
It’s all surreal seeing the electrification construction progress through the years. I can’t believe that until now, we finally get to see the EMUs in revenue action at last. 🥂
I don’t think there’s been southbound cab ride videos since before the San Bruno grade separation was even considered. I never knew about overhead rail in the tunnels. Awesome video!
I'd think it would be due to a desire to ensure that the ocs doesn't sag to where it could come into contact with anyone on the platform. Also it will be a long time before those of us riding south of Tamien will see emu/bemus. 😞
In regards to the speed display, that might be a part of the ATP (automatic protection system) that has not been fully implemented although by law since passengers are being carried now it should be operational...just a guess..I'm probably wrong.
@@kyyyuwu so when it scans an invalid card, the scanning device makes that buzzer noise? To me, seems awfully loud for such a small device, unless its just an audio effect from the scanning device.
@ It just plays from the device the conductor is using, you can hear the “success”/“valid” sound at 28:02 . It’s honestly not that loud in real life, the recording in the video makes it sound really loud.
That's a cruise control, set it to the desired target speed, set throttle to max and the trajn will just use the amount of energy, it needs to reach and maintain the selected speed. Not sure, if it is really useful on an all stopping service, I guess, it's maybe better for express services, when you drive the next 5 or 10 miles, to assure not to exceed the line speed.
I really wish the MBTA in the Boston area would get a battery electric version of this train? This train would have separate entrances for different platform heights allowing for better passenger flow and making it easier for the conductors since they don't have to manually open the traps. Also given this train can technically travel up to 110mph, it can cut down travel time while on the northeast corridor sessions of the MBTA Commuter Rail. Maybe the version for the MBTA might even go up to 125 mph for all you know (same speed as Amtrak Northeast Regional trains).
These are the same fools that recently junked the electric trackless trolleys and replaced them with diesel buses. Wait until they find out that battery technology has a long way to go, especially in extreme weather conditions. These are the same fools who run diesel locomotives under live electric catenary wires all the way from Boston to Providence, R. I. Duh .........
@@miles5600 I would be for fully electrifying the entire mbta Commuter Rail network with overhead wires. Problem is to do so would cost more money, and it would be longer before the first electric trains start running. As it is, it took over 8 years from the time the EMUS were ordered, to the time they were in service on Caltrain. Plus there would be some clearance issues with installing overhead wires on parts of the MBTA Commuter Rail network.
@@Spaceshotx7 i don’t really see the problem here, better to start now then 10, 20, or even 30 years later. Also we can easily spend billions on highways while rail is crumbling to pieces with 100+ year old infrastructure. Other nations kept heavily investing into their rail like The Netherlands and they now have one of the most complex rail systems on the planet with no errors and a lot of automation. America needs to try again.
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Thank you for this rare view through the front window of the cab! I’m in awe that the driver allowed you to be there. This is the only video going southbound that I’ve seen. Thanks from me to the crew and you for this amazing video.
Your welcome boss 😊
It’s all surreal seeing the electrification construction progress through the years. I can’t believe that until now, we finally get to see the EMUs in revenue action at last.
🥂
Incredible! I still can't believe it!
THIS is what it is all about; making our lives easier.
I don’t think there’s been southbound cab ride videos since before the San Bruno grade separation was even considered. I never knew about overhead rail in the tunnels. Awesome video!
That’s because you can’t have a cab ride in an engine. Not allowed under fra and union rules.
I actually saw this train at Hayward park. Didn’t notice you
It was train 240 with 310 leading.
There a Supervisor Seat in there? See a Tesla Semi wrecked today on I-80 running bobtail apparently. 😮😮😊😊😊😊
great answer...makes sense
Finally, I wonder why between San Jose-Diridon and Tamien, Caltrain only uses 1 of the tracks, with only 1 track electrified?
Union Pacific owns Main Track 1
I'd think it would be due to a desire to ensure that the ocs doesn't sag to where it could come into contact with anyone on the platform. Also it will be a long time before those of us riding south of Tamien will see emu/bemus. 😞
In regards to the speed display, that might be a part of the ATP (automatic protection system) that has not been fully implemented although by law since passengers are being carried now it should be operational...just a guess..I'm probably wrong.
Now we just gotta get rid of the law that requires them to blow the horn at every crossing and station and it’s perfect.
Nahh
Blasphemy. The RRHG won’t tolerate that!!😊😊😢😢
The train has a bell
Seems that Watkins Ave is now a quiet zone. When and how did that happen?
Because people complain about the noise so Caltrain decided to make it into a quiet zone 👍
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Also what is that buzzer heard at 27:38? Is it loud?
3 months late but that's when the conductors are doing fare inspections and their device scans a Clipper card that isn't valid/hasn't tagged on
@@kyyyuwu so when it scans an invalid card, the scanning device makes that buzzer noise? To me, seems awfully loud for such a small device, unless its just an audio effect from the scanning device.
@ It just plays from the device the conductor is using, you can hear the “success”/“valid” sound at 28:02 . It’s honestly not that loud in real life, the recording in the video makes it sound really loud.
Anyone know what "target speed 0 mph" means on the display?
I think it means that the digital system that tells the driver the speed it’s supposed to go isn’t working yet. It sure will on Sep 21st
That's a cruise control, set it to the desired target speed, set throttle to max and the trajn will just use the amount of energy, it needs to reach and maintain the selected speed. Not sure, if it is really useful on an all stopping service, I guess, it's maybe better for express services, when you drive the next 5 or 10 miles, to assure not to exceed the line speed.
@rngrobe4104 youre correct, wasn't using it that day but it's a life saver makes running much easier
I hope dovetail games release this in train sim world
Would be so cool if they added this
I really wish the MBTA in the Boston area would get a battery electric version of this train? This train would have separate entrances for different platform heights allowing for better passenger flow and making it easier for the conductors since they don't have to manually open the traps. Also given this train can technically travel up to 110mph, it can cut down travel time while on the northeast corridor sessions of the MBTA Commuter Rail. Maybe the version for the MBTA might even go up to 125 mph for all you know (same speed as Amtrak Northeast Regional trains).
These are the same fools that recently junked the electric trackless trolleys and replaced them with diesel buses. Wait until they find out that battery technology has a long way to go, especially in extreme weather conditions. These are the same fools who run diesel locomotives under live electric catenary wires all the way from Boston to Providence, R. I. Duh .........
@@Jeff-uj8xi Why is the MBTA fools? Also, won't battery technology improve?
@@Spaceshotx7it’s not worth the it for trains. It’s much better to electrify the whole railway.
@@miles5600 I would be for fully electrifying the entire mbta Commuter Rail network with overhead wires. Problem is to do so would cost more money, and it would be longer before the first electric trains start running. As it is, it took over 8 years from the time the EMUS were ordered, to the time they were in service on Caltrain. Plus there would be some clearance issues with installing overhead wires on parts of the MBTA Commuter Rail network.
@@Spaceshotx7 i don’t really see the problem here, better to start now then 10, 20, or even 30 years later. Also we can easily spend billions on highways while rail is crumbling to pieces with 100+ year old infrastructure. Other nations kept heavily investing into their rail like The Netherlands and they now have one of the most complex rail systems on the planet with no errors and a lot of automation. America needs to try again.