New Amtrak Excess Baggage Policy Goes Into Effect 10/1

Philip Krayna News Archive

  Effective October 1, 2015, Amtrak will begin charging a $20 fee for excess and oversize baggage. While this policy change is unlikely to affect most Capitol Corridor passengers, it is a reminder that passengers may not bring on board more than two pieces of carry-on luggage (this includes bicycles), plus two personal items (small bags, back backs, laptops, and …

No Service at Pier 39 Bus Stop September 27, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Philip Krayna News Archive

  Due to the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure on Sunday, September 27, connecting bus service to the Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39 stop (SFW) in San Francisco will be suspended from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. that day. This will affect service connecting to the following scheduled trains: Eastbound: 720, 724, 728, and 732 Westbound: 723, 727, and 729

Special Train for 49ers Game on September 14

Philip Krayna News Archive

  On Monday, September 14, Capitol Corridor will be offering a special, late night return train for fans attending the San Francisco 49ers game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi’s Stadium. Fans can stay to catch all of the action without worrying about missing the train. Special train #552 will depart from the Great America-Santa Clara Station at 11:10 p.m. …

New Parking Procedures, $5 Daily Parking Fee at Emeryville Station

Philip Krayna News Archive

  The former parking lot at the Emeryville Station was closed in April 2015 due to the construction of a new parking garage and office buildings on the site. Passengers parking at this station must use the spaces available in the adjacent Terraces Parking Garage at 5855 Horton St. Please read the instructions below on how to use this garage, …

Capitol Corridor Releases Safety Video for California Rail Safety Month, September 2015

Philip Krayna News Archive, Press Releases

For “Rail Safety Month,” Capitol Corridor is releasing a new rail safety video that was produced in collaboration with the Oakland Athletics professional baseball team. The video features A’s popular mascot, Stomper, with voiceover by the A’s in-game host, Kara Tsuboi. The month of September was officially designated Rail Safety Month by the California Legislature in 2009. “Like the rest …