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Facts and Figures
Operator	ACE
System Type	Commuter
Year Opened	1999
# of Lines	1
# of Cars	25
Mileage	180 miles
Gauge	Standard
Stations	10
Power	Diesel
Website	ACE
Data Date	2002
1st Visit	10/2000
Last Visit	12/2002
% Rode	0%

San Jose Commuter Rail

ACE

San Jose is actually served by 2 commuter rail systems. The oldest is CalTrain which runs up the peninsula to San Francisco. Since its geared to "The City" it is covered under San Francisco. San Jose newest addition is the Altamont Commuter Express, or ACE. It originates in Stockton. Stockton is in the Central Valley up and over Altamont Pass. The line has proven very successful.

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An outbound ACE train at CalTrain College Park Station heading to Stockton. Soon this train will branch off of CalTrain and head towards Fremont. (10/00)	ACE train at the San Jose Diridon Street Station. End of the line for ACE. (10/00)
The morning inbound train has just dropped off commuters at the Great America Station in Santa Clara. (7/15/03)	Train pulling into siding by College Park after morning rush hour. (6/25/04)
Train in the siding at College Park waiting for the evening rush hour. (6/25/04)	Full side view of the classic "Go" type cars in use. (6/25/04)

Last Updated: 04/07/08

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