Why aren t BART and Caltrain combined?

To physically merge so that there is a single, connected network of tracks would be an immense undertaking - because, as of right now, for a number of reasons: Caltrain uses the US Standard Gauge (4' 8–1/2? if I'm remembering correctly) and BART uses tracks spaced more widely.



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BART requires separate tracks and infrastructure (because it runs on non-standard gauge tracks). To replace Caltrain with BART, all the Caltrain infrastructure would have to be removed and rail service would have to be shut down rail service for years during the construction period.

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Why aren't bikes allowed in the first car of a train? In the event of an emergency the train operator needs to have a quick, unimpeded path through the first car to emergency controls and to provide assistance. This policy also provides a space for anyone who does not want to be on a car with bikes.

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Some highlights on the welcome improvements – faster, more frequent service with electric trains: Express trains will make the trip between San Francisco and San Jose in under 60 minutes – 10 minutes faster than the current baby bullet with more stops. New locals will take the same amount of time as current limiteds.

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24 presentation (PDF) prepared for the board that running shorter trains will make the system safer by making it easier for police and non-uniformed personnel to patrol trains. Having denser passenger loads could also discourage “anti-social behavior,” BART says, and make it easier to keep trains clean.

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The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rail system provides direct service from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to downtown San Francisco, the East Bay and Peninsula cities. Avoid traffic, parking hassles and the high cost of taxis, rental cars and shuttles by taking BART from the airport to your destination.

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  • San Francisco. 15,427. 15,027.
  • Palo Alto. 7,764. 7,384.
  • San Jose Diridon. 4,876. 4,795.
  • Mountain View. 4,810. 4,560.
  • Redwood City. 4,212. 4,220.
  • Hillsdale. 3,229. 3,217.
  • Sunnyvale. 3,364. 3,208.
  • Millbrae. 3,340. 3,194.


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Paying with Clipper Always have $1.25 in cash value on your card, even if you have a pass. Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others).

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In addition to the 50-cent per trip savings on BART, adult Muni customers who use Clipper save 50-cents on single-ride fares.

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