Altamont Commuter Express
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Altamont Corridor Express train crossing the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge between Fremont and San Jose
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| Overview | |||
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| Owner | San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission | ||
| Locale | San Joaquin Valley, Tri-Valley, and Silicon Valley | ||
| Transit type | Commuter rail | ||
| Number of lines | 1 | ||
| Number of stations | 10 | ||
| Daily ridership | 4,900 (weekdays) | ||
| Website | http://www.acerail.com | ||
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| Began operation | October 19, 1998 | ||
| Operator(s) | Herzog Transit Services | ||
| Reporting marks | HTSX | ||
| Number of vehicles | 6 locomotives 30 passenger cars |
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| Train length | 1 locomotive, 6-7 passenger cars | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 85 mi (137 km) | ||
| Track gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge) |
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| Top speed | 79 mph (127 km/h) | ||
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