In preparation for conducting an environmental impact review of Caltrain's proposed electrification project, Caltrain is holding two public scoping meetings this week: from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the second-floor auditorium at Caltrain's offices at 1250 San Carlos Ave. in San Carlos; and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the city council chambers in Palo Alto at 250 Hamilton Ave.

The project would electrify the Peninsula corridor from San Francisco to San Jose, convert diesel-powered trains to run on electricity, and increase service by up to six trains in each direction during peak travel hours by 2019, Caltrain said.

Comments may be sent by email to electrification@caltrain.com, with the subject line "Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project."

Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.