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Rail is a major component of the region's goods movement infrastructure. The Union Pacific Railroad operates rail terminal facilities in Oakland and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway serves the East Bay from the Port of Oakland's joint Intermodal terminal. Rail is also key to commuting. Amtrak provides passenger service through multiple East Bay stations to Southern California, Sacramento and other destinations.
The Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), a heavy rail commuter transit system connecting the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco and San Mateo, is centrally connected in the East Bay. A third rail service, the “Altamont Commuter Express” (otherwise known as the ACE train) carries commuters from San Joaquin County to San Jose, with stops in Livermore and southern Alameda County. There are 13 other major transit providers serving the East Bay, and the website (www.511.org) can help you make connections.
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Above: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), a high-speed rail transit system, connects the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and San Francisco.