In observance of Independence Day, the Capitol Corridor intercity passenger rail service will operate regularly scheduled Weekend/Holiday service on Saturday, July 4, 2009.
On Friday, July 3, Capitol Corridor will also run on its regular weekday schedule.
This Saturday, July 4th, San Francisco will be hosting fireworks and festivities to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. This will close down part of the Embarcadero and affect the Ferry Building (SFC) and Pier 39 Motorcoach stops from approximately 7pm until midnight.
During this time, the Ferry Building (SFC) stop will be moved to temporary location at Steuart and Mission Streets. Motorcoach buses will pick up at Mission and Steuart Streets, one block west of the current Ferry Building stop. Station agents from the Ferry Building station will be available to assist passengers with this transition.
Service to the Pier 39 (SFW) stop will be temporarily suspended during this time. There will be no service to this location from 7pm until midnight.
Sacramento Regional Transit's decision to eliminate free transfers does not affect Capitol Corridor's partnership with Sac RT in our popular Transit Transfer program. The Sac RT board action pertains only to transfers within the Sac RT system. Sac RT will continue to accept Capitol Corridor Transit Transfers for travel aboard buses and light rail.
The spring edition of the the Capitol Corridor Connection newsletter is available for download. Read about CCJPA's plans to vie for federal stimulus dollars as well as this summer's Kids Ride Free on Weekends campaign. You can also find these newsletters on board trains and displayed at stations.
Check out the latest ridership and revenue results in the April 2009 Performance Report [PDF].
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) in cooperation with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document (see link to documents below) to establish a landmark wireless broadband data network for the Capitol Corridor and the San Joaquin passenger train services. The planned network will support applications that will improve the safety and operations of the rail service and will provide on board Internet access to rail passengers as an amenity included in the regular fare. Visit RFQ page.
Download the Capitol Corridor spring 2009 timetable to get the latest schedule information. Hard copies will be available at stations beginning Friday, May 8th.
Highlights of the new schedule include the following changes:
Eastbound morning trains
518, 520, 522
This memo is to provide you information about the actions Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) staff is taking with our operating partner Amtrak regarding the outbreak of H1N1/"Swine Flu." CCJPA staff is monitoring the swine flu virus situation, and we want to assure you that we are working closely with Amtrak to be timely in our immediate actions and next steps.
Please be assured of the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE H1N1/"SWINE FLU"
Simple Tips to Stay Healthy
Cleaning efforts alone will not completely prevent the spread of the flu.
What You Can Do
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most effective steps you can take to prevent catching or spreading the flu are to follow these simple tips:
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
For more information about H1N1/Swine Flu please visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu.
Beginning May 11th, the motorcoach bus connecting to train 553 from Reno to Sacramento will not stop at Colfax to pick up passengers. This motorcoach thruway bus (scheduled to pick up in Colfax at 6:25pm) will be temporarily suspended until further notice.
The motorcoach bus connecting to train 553 from Reno to Sacramento will make all other scheduled stops at Auburn, Rocklin and Roseville, arriving in Sacramento at 8:55pm.
The temporary suspension of this stop is due to planned construction on I-80. Motorcoach buses will be re-routed onto alternate highways, which will prohibit them from accessing the Colfax stop to pick-up passengers between the hours of 6pm and 7am.
The California State Rail Plan 2007-08 to 2017-18 (Plan) is now available on-line at:
http://dot.ca.gov/rail/go/dor/division-of-rail-reports/index.cfm. The Department prepared the Plan as an examination of passenger and freight rail transportation in the State, in accordance with Section 14036 of the Government Code.
The passenger element of the Plan reviews the current operations of the three State-supported intercity rail passenger routes (Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquin and Capitol Corridor). It also outlines ten-year plans for operations, marketing, and capital improvements, and ten-year route objectives. It also looks at high-speed and maglev programs in the State as well as the four commuter services.
The freight section of the Plan provides an overview of the State freight rail system. It discusses policy issues, funding programs, environmental issues and new freight technology. It also examines freight issues including international trade growth, trends in intermodal traffic and short-line capabilities and needs.
If you have any questions or comments on the Plan please submit them via E-mail to: california_state_rail_plan_-_comments@dot.ca.gov. Comments will be considered for inclusion in the 2009-10 to 2019-20 edition of the Plan which is now under development.