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Peninsula Commute

Peninsula Commute
West of Santa Clara, a Southern Pacific EMD SD9 leads a two-car train before the Caltrain takeover
West of Santa Clara, a Southern Pacific EMD SD9 leads a two-car train before the Caltrain takeover
Overview
Owner

San Jose & San Francisco Railroad (1863–1870)

Southern Pacific (1870–1980)
Area served San Francisco Peninsula
Santa Clara Valley
Locale San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara
Transit type Commuter rail
Number of lines 1
Number of stations 32
Operation
Began operation 1863
Operator(s)

San Jose & San Francisco Railroad (1863–1870)

Southern Pacific (1870–1980)
Character commuter railroad with level crossings
partial service on freight lines
Technical
System length 50 mi (80 km)
Track gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Top speed 79 mph (127 km/h)