Caltrain service from SJ to SF suspended June 8 and 9 – The Mercury News

Caltrain will suspend all train service between San Francisco and San Jose over the weekend of June 8 and 9 to conduct tests of its new electric fleet.

Training for electrification

Caltrain will suspend all train service between San Francisco and San Jose over the weekend of June 8 and 9 to conduct tests of its new electric fleet.

A limited-capacity replacement bus service will stop at the San Jose Diridon, Palo Alto, and Millbrae stations. There will be no replacement bus or train service at other stations. Buses will have limited capacity for luggage and bicycles. Passengers may use the bike parking available at most stations. Buses are ADA accessible.

Caltrain says the electrified system, which is scheduled to begin operating in September, will allow for faster and more frequent service, including doubling frequency on weekends. The new trains will feature Wi-Fi, power outlets at every seat, onboard displays with digital travel information and increased storage capacities.

For more information, visit https://www.caltrain.com/status.

Comedy and cocktails

EnActe Arts combines comedy and cocktails for an improv show at the 10th Street Distillery in San Jose on June 23. The Sunnyvale-based theater company’s improv troupe includes comedians Karsten Freeman, Guillermo Ornelas and Sarah Zehner.

The show will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the distillery, 442 N. Fourth St. Tickets for the show, dinner and various whiskey tastings are $75-$120 at Eventbrite.com.

Neighborhood notes

ROSE GARDEN>>The Valencia Santana Row hotel is hosting a Poptails party for local guests on Thursday, June 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with special drinks, rooftop views, live music and small bites. Tickets are $35 at eventbrite.com and include a drink voucher that allows guests to select a Poptail of their choice, including the Valencia Sunset Colada or the Valencia Chill Dill Bloody Mary. The Poptails party will be held at the Cielo Rooftop Bar and will also offer guests games such as Connect Four and Jenga.