Caltrain is getting something similar from Stadler.[1] They've ordered a trainset that can operate either on overhead wire power or battery power, so that the t

Caltrain is getting something similar from Stadler.[1] They've ordered a trainset that can operate either on overhead wire power or battery power, so that the train can run down to Gilroy, beyond the electrified zone. Charging is done while running on electrified track. A bit of battery range beyond overhead wire isn't rare. SF's electric buses have that. The older models were stuck if they ever got off the wire. Newer ones can pull down the trolleys, drive to a spot under wire, and reconnect. It's a big help when something is blocking the street. [1] https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/caltrain-orders-battery-electric-trainset-for-trial-operation/ https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/caltrain-o...