SF Muni’s ’90s Light Trail Train “Farewell Happy Hour” at Churchill (The Castro)

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After nearly 30 years of service and millions of rides, San Francisco’s iconic Breda light rail trains are heading into retirement, and you’re invited to hop aboard for one final farewell.

These chunky silver and red trains have been rolling through the city since 1996, hauling Giants fans to the ballpark, students to class, and locals to work, the beach, and beyond. Now, as the sleeker, faster Siemens LRV4 fleet takes over, Muni is sending the Bredas off in style.

Final Breda Farewell Ride

Catch the last Breda on the J Church line from 11:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
You can hop on anywhere along the route. Check Chris Arvin’s “Bye Bye Breda” live tracker to see where it’s rolling in real time.

Westbound departures (from Embarcadero):
11:45 a.m. · 1:26 p.m. · 3:11 p.m. · 4:56 p.m. · 6:40 p.m. · 8:21 p.m.

Eastbound departures (from Balboa Park):
12:45 p.m. · 2:31 p.m. · 4:15 p.m. · 5:59 p.m. · 7:44 p.m.

Breda Farewell Happy Hour

After your ride, raise a glass to three decades of Muni memories at Churchill (198 Church St.) from 4 to 8 p.m. Expect fellow transit fans, longtime riders, and plenty of nostalgia.

And if you’re feeling sentimental, one of the Breda cars (#1534) will live on at the Western Railway Museum in Solano County, preserved for future generations of train lovers.

Read more at SFMTA

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