Berkeley station is an

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station in

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, served by Amtrak California's '' Capitol Corridor'' service. The station is located under the University Avenue overpass just west of 4th Street. It is served directly by

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bus routes 51B and

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; additionally, AC Transit Transbay routes FS, G, and Z stop nearby at 6th Street.

History

The stop first appeared on timetables as West Berkeley, differentiating it from the then-operating downtown station. The depot was built by the

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in 1913, although it has since been turned into a restaurant. Amtrak California service at Berkeley began in 1986 with the twice-daily ''

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'', which then operated between

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and

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. Berkeley was an original stop on the '' Capitol Corridor'' (originally named ''Capitols'') when that service began in late 1991. ''San Joaquins'' service at Berkeley ended in 1993 because of low ridership. The ''San Joaquins'' still pass through the station without stopping. The current platform opened on September 17, 2005, after a $2.4 million renovation. Additional renovation work included installation of nighttime lighting, benches and landscaping; improved access for people with disabilities; and street repaving and new striping for more efficient access by buses, bicycles, paratransit, shuttles and taxis.

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