Modesto's Passenger Rail Station Feasibility Study

In 2010, the City of Modesto won a Caltrans grant to study the feasibility of locating a passenger rail station in downtown Modesto. Modesto is part of Phase 2 of the Proposition 1A High Speed Rail system.

Unlike much of California, Modesto expects both long-distance and commuter rail, as the existing Altamont Commuter Express passenger rail service will be both expanded and improved. Commuter and long-distance trains will share a platform in Modesto, making train travel faster and more convenient.  Modesto’s Passenger Rail Feasibility Study is one small part of a very large plan to improve travel throughout California and to provide a meaningful alternative to driving or flying.

• Downtown Passenger Rail Station Feasibility Study
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C

Also See:

• www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov
• www.acerail.com
• www.fra.dot.gov
• www.ctod.org/portal

Useful Documents:

• 2008 Alignment Report and Criteria HSRA
• Station Area Planning

For more information, contact Cindy van Empel at 209.577.5267 or cvanempel@modestogov.com.

More Information

For further information, please visit the California High Speed Rail website at www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov