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The winner of a poll to name San Jose BART's tunnel boring machine has been announced, with "Shai-Hulud" coming in first place.
The name is a reference to the sand worm creatures in the popular "Dune" novels and movies.
The Valley Transportation Authority purchased the $76 million machine from Germany and it will be used to carve a nearly five-mile tunnel underneath San Jose for the future BART extension.
Construction is set to begin in 2025. The BART extension has faced multiple delays and cost increases, with an expected opening in 2036.
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