Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I made a video about ACE expansion last year, but unfortunately, some of the information shared in that video is no longer relevant. The Ace Forward project has been cancelled. Instead, ACE is now working to extend service to Merced, Sacramento, Chico, and Union City. But working closely with the Amtrak San Joaquins, does this train need a rebrand?

The original video: youtu.be/GJez2mnZY9c

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0:00 Introducing ACE
0:39 What happened to ACE forward?
1:31 Valley Link
2:05 ACE Projects that are still happening
2:44 Extension to Union City?
4:48 This might get confusing...
5:39 The solution: J-Train
6:20 Comparison: Regional Trains in Germany
6:44 Conclusion