Transcontinental service was shifted from the CP to a northern route on the California Pacific Railroad in 1879.

The Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) leased the CP in 1885 and constructed a two-story wood station of standard design at Hayward.

[3] Freight service continued on the line, and the station remained intact until it was destroyed by a 1982 fire.

[5][6][7] A 2016-released Vision Plan called for Capitol Corridor trains to be rerouted over the Coast Subdivision, which is used by less freight service.

All three routes run to the larger bus terminal at Hayward BART station.