Gold Runner Service Alert – BNSF Track Work

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BNSF Track Work beginning on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
 

Southbound
 

  • Train 704 will originate at Merced (MCD) and operate 60-minutes later than usual, departing Merced (MCD) at 8:34 PM. Alternate bus transportation will be provided between Sacramento (SAC) and Merced (MCD), making all stops except Turlock-Denair (TRK).
  • Train 718 will operate as Train 718 between Oakland (OKJ) and Stockton (SKN) and as Train 1718 between Merced (MCD) and Bakersfield (BFD), departing Merced (MCD) at 9:47 PM. Alternate bus transportation will be provided between Stockton (SKN) and Merced (MCD), making all stops except Turlock-Denair (TRK).

 

Northbound

     

  • Train 719 will operate as Train 1719 between Bakersfield (BFD) and Merced (MCD) and as Train 719 between Stockton (SKN) and Oakland (OKJ), departing Stockton (SKN) 60-minutes later than usual at 9:29 PM. Alternate bus transportation will be provided between Merced (MCD) and Stockton (SKN), making all stops except Turlock-Denair (TRK).
  • Train 703 will terminate at Merced (MCD). Alternate bus transportation will be provided between Merced (MCD) and Sacramento (SAC), making all stops except Turlock-Denair (TRK).

 

Normal Gold Runner service will resume May 11, 2026.