San Francisco & San Jose's Commuter Rail Network Evolution

From its beginning in 1980, San Francisco and San Jose's commuter rail network has grown to 51 stations, spanning 328 kilometres (204 miles). This animated video takes you through the timeline of when new stations were opened, forming the Caltrain, ACE, and SMART network that we know today.

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📸 Image Credits:
- Drew Jacksich from San Jose, Republic of California - may 2000x4, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
- Prayitno/ more than 2 millions views: thank you! from Los Angeles, USA - Come & GoUploaded by Mackensen, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
- Mike Linksvayer - Flickr: img_0372.jpg, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

🖼 Thumbnail image: AkosSzoboszlay - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

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