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The VTA Light Rail system runs in the South Bay and is consisted of three lines:
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The VTA Light Rail is a local rail system serving parts of San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, and Mountain View.
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==Train service==
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The light rail system consists of three lines:
  
 
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Each lines operates every 15 minutes during weekday peak hours.
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During weekday peak hours, all lines operates every 15 minutes. During weekday midday hours and on weekends, the {{VTALRlines|green|y}} line runs every 30 minutes, while other lines run every 15 minutes.
  
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==Fares==
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==Map==
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Regular [[VTA fares]] are charged on this route. VTA Light Rail is a [[proof of payment]] system. Riders must have a valid or pass to board the light rail. Tickets can be purchased from machines located at every station.
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==How to take light rail==
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===Riding light rail===
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Before you board the light rail, you need to buy a [[VTA fares|ticket or pass]] from a [[VTA Light Rail ticket machine]] (located at every station). Light rail is a [[proof of payment]] system. Riders must have a valid or pass while onboard the light rail.
  
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==Parking==
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On the platform, board the train that goes to your station. The headsign on the vehicle will show the destination, not line color. The train destination is announced at stations served by two lines.
  
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Free parking is available at many stations, especially those located on the {{VTALRlines|blue|y}} line south of Downtown San Jose. See station page for details.
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On the train, announcements will be made for the next station. Press the grey strip by the windows to request train stop. Train will skip stops if no one is waiting on the platform and no one has requested to disembark.
  
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==Bicycle==
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===Bicycles===
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Bicycles can be taken aboard the light rail at all hours on all cars with no additional fare. To ride on the light rail with a bike:
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[[Bicycle]]s can be taken aboard the light rail at all hours on all cars with no additional fare. To ride on the light rail with a bike:
 
 
* Board the train through the two center doors (with a bike decal)
 
* Board the train through the two center doors (with a bike decal)
 
* Go to the center section (joint) of the light rail car
 
* Go to the center section (joint) of the light rail car
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All stations provide complete level boarding.
 
All stations provide complete level boarding.
  
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Revision as of 13:44, 18 February 2009

VTA Light Rail system map

The VTA Light Rail is a local rail system serving parts of San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, and Mountain View.

Train service

The light rail system consists of three lines:

G Green Line
B Blue Line
O Orange Line

During weekday peak hours, all lines operates every 15 minutes. During weekday midday hours and on weekends, the G Green Line line runs every 30 minutes, while other lines run every 15 minutes.

Map

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How to take light rail

Riding light rail

Before you board the light rail, you need to buy a ticket or pass from a VTA Light Rail ticket machine (located at every station). Light rail is a proof of payment system. Riders must have a valid or pass while onboard the light rail.

On the platform, board the train that goes to your station. The headsign on the vehicle will show the destination, not line color. The train destination is announced at stations served by two lines.

On the train, announcements will be made for the next station. Press the grey strip by the windows to request train stop. Train will skip stops if no one is waiting on the platform and no one has requested to disembark.

Bicycles

Bicycles can be taken aboard the light rail at all hours on all cars with no additional fare. To ride on the light rail with a bike:

  • Board the train through the two center doors (with a bike decal)
  • Go to the center section (joint) of the light rail car
  • Lift your bike vertically into the rack

If the rack is full, bicyclists (4 maximum) can stand by the doors at the center portion of the car and hold on to their bikes.

Selected light rail stations offers bicycle racks and lockers.

Disabled access

All stations provide complete level boarding.


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