Caltrain’s Electrification Project, expected to be completed in 2024, attained a major milestone on Aug. 29 when its San Jose Traction Power Substation, one of two such facilities, was energized with ...

The traction power substation converts energy from PG&E to the electrified third rail that provides the motive power for BART trains to run. (Image Courtesy of BART) The Civic Center substation has ...

BART has had a history of problems with its traction power substations. The stations rely on transformers to convert 34,500-volt alternating current from PG&E to the 1,000 volt direct current its ...

“The South Lake Union route of the Seattle Streetcar is powered by two traction power substations that went into service in 2007," officials said. "One power substation is located at the north ...

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) hosted a meeting on Thursday evening at the Civic Auditorium to inform the public of an upcoming project in Hanford and to gain feedback ...

“The South Lake Union route of the Seattle Streetcar is powered by two traction power substations that went into service in 2007," officials said. "One power substation is located at the north ...