special employee advisory
August 18, 2011

Message from Joe Boardman

> Dear Co-workers,
>
> I regret to inform you that another company has been chosen as the
> highest-ranked bidder to operate, and maintain track and equipment
> for, the Caltrain commuter rail service between San Jose and San
> Francisco.
>
> Amtrak has provided train crews, and Engineering and Mechanical
> employees for this service since 1992. Since then, our employees have
> contributed to major projects that have brought about
> transformational changes, including significantly expanding track and
> signal capacity, and service expansions. I thank all of the employees
> dedicated to Caltrain service for helping the Peninsula Corridor
> Joint Powers Board (JPB) achieve its goals and for serving the people
> of that region so well for so many years.
>
> We will be preparing for the transition of the business to another
> company, which is projected to formally occur in early 2012. At this
> point, I don't have much more to share with you about the process,
> but we will learn more as we work out the details with the JPB. In
> the meantime, I know that our Caltrain-assigned employees will
> continue to provide the same professional, safe and reliable service
> they have for years.
>
> We are naturally disappointed. We have enjoyed our relationship with
> the JPB and the many people in the area who rely on the service.
>
> While there will be an opportunity for us to learn from this
> experience, the Peninsula Corridor Rail Services proposal we put
> forward in conjunction with Bombardier was a strong one, and I
> appreciate all the hard work many people put into it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Joe Boardman

> President and Chief Executive Officer






Rumor has it Herzog won the new contract.