Measuring air quality aboard Caltrain (IMAGE)

University of California - Berkeley

Measuring air quality aboard Caltrain

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In late summer 2024, Caltrain replaced its diesel fleet with brand new electric trains. A new UC Berkeley study found that the electrification of the commuter rail line led to a dramatic boost in air quality in and around the trains.

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Adam Lau/UC Berkeley

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