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South Bay Area Thru Freights
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This is a list of the through freights that originate, terminate, or run through the South Bay Area. Some hold to more of a schedule than others. At the date of writing this list should be accurate; corrections are always welcome. It should be noted that these will change with time, and other trains do show up from time to time.
This list was last updated on: 2015-06-26
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AGBMI
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Autos
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Gibson Yard, IN
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Milpitas, CA
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This is a loaded auto racks train that runs from Gibson Yard, IN on the IHB to Milpitas, CA. This train typically runs on the Cal-P, and will often do setouts in Benicia.
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AMIKSR
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Autos (empty)
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Milpitas, CA
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Kansas City, KS
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This is an empty auto racks repositioning train that runs from Milpitas to Kansas City, KS. This train runs as needed, and as of this writing seems to typically be running on the Cal-P.
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AMPNGR
AMPEGR
AMPEPR
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Autos (empty)
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Milpitas, CA
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Southbound empty auto racks from Milpitas. These run to various locations, with the three symbols listed (NG: Nogales, AZ; EG: Eagal Pass, TX; EP: El Paso, TX) being common ones, though others can be run. These trains are run as needed, as of this writing, three to five trains per week. They often will pass through the San Jose area before the morning CalTrain commute rush, and spend the day working their way down the Coast Line, reaching the LA area in the late afternoon to early evening.
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IOALBR
IOALAR
IOACIR
IOA __ R
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Intermodal (empty)
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Oakland, CA
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Empty intermodal trains (aka baretables) are sometimes run south to the Los Angeles Area. As of this writing a typical week will see 1 - 3 trains, though all are run as needed so there is no set schedule. Through trains from Oakland to various yards in the LA area account for most of these trains. Trains bound for ICTF in Long Beach (IOALBR) are the most commonly run by far, though trains bound for East Yard in Los Angeles (IOALAR), and City of Industry (IOACIR) are not uncommon.
In addition to the through trains "siding stuffers" (IOA __ R) can be run south from Oakland to drop off well cars in unused sidings on the Coast Line for storage. The counterpart moves to these typically happen several weeks to months later when the cars are needed, and typically are run south to Long Beach (I __ LBR), though on occation they can be run back north to Oakland. In both cases the blanks are a placeholder for the siding the train is running to or from.
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MRVMI
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Manifest
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Roseville, CA
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Milpitas, CA
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Mon, Wed, Fri
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This train typically runs on the Cal-P (Martinez Sub). It will usually pass through Niles junction around daybreak (plus or minus a few hours). It can on occasion run over Altamont Pass.
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MMIRV
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Manifest
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Milpitas, CA
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Rosevile, CA
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Tue, Thur, Sat
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This train moves manifest traffic from Milpitas to Roseville. It tends to depart Milpitas between 0900 and 1200. It usually passes over Altamont Pass between late morning and early afternoon. It will often run ahead of the MNWRV, though this does not always hold true.
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MRVSJ
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Manifest
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Roseville, CA
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San Jose, CA
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Tue-Sun
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This train takes manifest traffic from Roseville to Newark and San Jose. It tends to leave Roseville early in the morning. Currently it typically runs on the Cal-P, but can be run on Altamont if needed. It usually gets into Newark in the mid afternoon. It will continue south to San Jose after making its setout at Newark. Train length can range from around 20 cars on a light day to over 100 on a heavy day. Power traditionally was all on the head end, though recently it has been running with DPUs.
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MNWRV
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Manifest
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Newark, CA
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Roseville, CA
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Mon-Sat
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This train takes manifest traffic from Newark to Roseville. Manifest traffic from San Jose along with the power from the previous days MRVSJ will have been brought up to Newark by a local during the night. It tends to depart Newark between 1000 and 1200. This train will often run via Altamont Pass, but it can be run via the Cal-P if needed.
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UCOSF
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Unit Train
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Columbia Jct, UT
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South San Francisco, CA
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Empty unit Dirty Dirt train used to haul contaminated soil from Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco. Runs as needed, but very infrequently, typically about once a month. This train can take either the Cal-P or Altamont Pass on its way into the Bay Area.
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USFCO
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Unit Train
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South San Francisco, CA
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Columbia Jct, UT
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Loaded unit Dirty Dirt train used to haul contaminated soil from Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco. Runs as needed, but very infrequently, typically about once a month. This train can take either the Cal-P or Altamont Pass on its way out of the Bay Area.
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