Berkeley station is an

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station in

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, served by

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's ''

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'' 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 first Berkeley station along the east shore was located at the Delaware Street railroad crossing, appearing on timetables as West Berkeley to differentiate it from the then-operating downtown station. The modern

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was built by the

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in 1913, although it has since been turned into a restaurant.

service at Berkeley began in 1986 with the twice-daily '' San Joaquins'', which then operated between

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and

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. Berkeley was an original stop on the ''

'' (originally named ''Capitols'') when that service began in late 1991. ''San Joaquins'' service at Berkeley ended in 1993 because of low ridership, but trains continue to pass through the station without stopping. The station building was designated a

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in 2001. 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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