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South Bay Connect draws strong opposition in Hayward as Capitol Corridor outlines plan to move service off Nile Subdivision
Summary
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority presented its South Bay Connect plan to Hayward’s City Council on Jan. 28, saying the proposal would move Capitol Corridor trains from the Niles Subdivision to the Coast Subdivision — a change that would end Capitol Corridor service at Hayward and Fremont Centerville stations.
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority presented its South Bay Connect project to the Hayward City Council on Jan. 28, describing a proposal to relocate service from the current Niles Subdivision to the Coast Subdivision and to build a new Ardenwood station. Capitol Corridor staff said the route change would improve reliability and reduce congestion between Oakland and San Jose, but would mean Capitol Corridor trains would no longer serve Hayward and Fremont Centerville stations on the Nile Subdivision.
Managing Director Rob Padgett and project lead Shirley Chin outlined the project’s goals and timeline, saying the Final Environmental Impact Report was approved by the CCJPA board in November 2024 and that the project remains in…
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