The Capitol Corridor is one of seven agencies selected for projects to improve rail service, reduce air pollution, and ease traffic. On January 30, 2018, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) received notification that it was one of seven recipients of State Rail Assistance (SRA) program funding. The CCJPA applied for the funding in December 2017 and received $13.1 …
No More Running for the Train: Capitol Corridor and BART Install “Courtesy Light” at Richmond Station to Ease Transfer Between Systems
Capitol Corridor passengers who transfer from Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to the Capitol Corridor intercity rail service at the intermodal station in Richmond, CA will enjoy a more seamless and reliable transition between the two systems. Together, the agencies have installed a “courtesy light” on the Capitol Corridor station platform to alert conductors on eastbound Capitol Corridor trains (to …
Business Plan Public Workshops Scheduled Jan. 22-25; Comments Accepted Through Jan. 29
Between January 22 and January 25, 2018, the Capitol Corridor will hold public workshops on board select trains and at the BART/Capitol Corridor administrative offices in Oakland. This is your opportunity to learn more about and have a say in the future plans of the Capitol Corridor. We invite you to participate at one of the meetings listed below. You can …
Update from Managing Director on Service Assistance in Southern California
Dear Passengers, As you know, this past weekend we transferred several train cars and three locomotives from the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) fleet to Southern California. This was to help relieve the overcrowding that the Pacific Surfliner trains have been experiencing since devastating mudslides in Montecito closed US Highway 101, leaving many with no way to travel between …
Sierra Bus Cancellations & Possible Delays Due to Winter Storm, January 18-19
Updated: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Due to winter storms expected in the Sierra on Thursday, January 18, the following connecting bus trips are cancelled between Colfax and Reno: Eastbound Bus 3534 to Reno connecting from Train 532 arriving in Sacramento at 3:29pm. Westbound Bus 3543 from Reno connecting to Train 543 departing Sacramento at 3:35pm. Service is suspended at the …