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Welcome to Caltrain's how to guide on getting service alerts your way. Whether you prefer text messages, emails using the Caltrain website and app, following at Caltrain Alerts on X, or planning your trip with apps like Google and Apple Maps, staying informed about service updates is easy. First, let's explore a fast way to get alerts the Caltrain website simply visit caltrain.com/alerts or you can click the Service Alerts tab from any web page. This will show you any current alerts on live trains as well as any pre planned seevice changes. If you want to receive alerts via text or e-mail, you can do that too. Click on the Subscribe button located on the Alerts page and then follow the prompts. To start an alert subscription, enter your e-mail address if you wish to receive alerts by e-mail or enter your phone number if you wish to receive alerts by text. Then type in the verification code that will be sent to you. Now you can create your first subscription. To receive Caltrain service alerts, simply click Create Subscription, then select the train numbers that you typically travel on or the specific train you want to receive alerts for. You don't need to select any stations unless you want to receive elevator alerts for a station. As an elevator. Click continue when you're done. Not sure what your usual trains are? Use the Find my Train Number option when creating an alert and follow the prompts. It will guide you in finding the right trains for your alerts. Next, select the days of the week you wish to receive alerts on. This may be handy if you commute three days a week but don't want text alerts for the other days of the week. Then, select what times of day you use Caltrain that you want to receive alerts for. For example, if you commute in the morning, in the evening, just select those two time options. Click Continue when done. Finally, give your subscription a name, for instance, Weekly Commute. View the information shown, then hit Create Subscription. Now you're set. You'll receive Caltrain alerts for the trains and stations you selected, as long as they occur in the days and time frames you specified. And there you have it. With Caltrain service alerts delivered your way, you can travel with confidence. Thanks for watching!