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Oakland, CA - As of January 1, 2003, Capitol Corridor riders can transfer easily to Yolobus transit using free Transit Transfers provided by Amtrak Capitol Corridor train conductors. Yolobus serves Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, downtown Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport, Cache Creek Casino, Esparto, Madison and Knights Landing.
"We are focused on making it convenient for people to use the Capitol Corridor trains and the Transit Transfer program is an example of meeting their travel needs," said Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Executive Director, Thomas Margro. The program was developed in recognition that many Capitol Corridor train passengers use transit to and from their destinations. The Transit Transfer program is a prime example of the solid partnerships the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority has developed throughout its service area.
Here's how it works. While en-route, ticket-carrying Amtrak Capitol Corridor passengers ask the conductor aboard the train for a free Transit Transfer. The conductor will give the passenger a two-part validated transfer good through the dates punched on the transfer. One will be good for an immediate connection and one can be used within the validation date for a return trip to the train.
Yolobus joins several other transit organizations already participating in the Transit Transfer program, including AC Transit, County Connection and Sacramento RT. For more information visit the Capitol Corridor website at http://www.amtrakcapitols.com.
Oakland, CA - Effective January 6, 2003, the Capitol Corridor begins a new schedule with 22 trains a day, including 22 weekday trains and 19 weekend trains offering riders more versatility and travel times. In addition, Capitol Corridor introduced a new weekday train route #521 to the line, which will enhance early morning commutes from Sacramento to San Jose.
"I was raised in the 'Dave Gunn School of Management'," said Eugene Skorpowski, Managing Director of Capitol Corridor, of the additional train service. "Which simplified, means that there are always efficiencies to be made, and if you can't find a way to make improvements or cost efficiencies one way, try another way. That's what we've done. I think the private sector term for this activity is called 'good management' of resources."
The updated timetables are available now at Capitol Corridor train stations and other agencies, including visitor's bureaus, hotels, universities, and regional transit groups. The new schedules are also available online at the Capitol Corridor website: http://www.amtrakcapitols.com/
Highlights of the new schedule include:
To order printed timetables, contact Mari Hirabayashi (510) 874-7491 or mhiraba@bart.gov.
Oakland, CA - Capitol Corridor will offer a new relaxing amenity to passengers during a pilot program with Massage Therapists offering neck and shoulder massages aboard train 538 starting January 13, 2003.
The certified Massage Therapists will ride train 538 Monday thru Thursday for one month departing Oakland at 3:30pm headed towards Sacramento. All massage therapists are certified through The National Holistic Institute located in Emeryville, CA and are independent operators. Passengers may take advantage of the $1 a minute fee while relaxing and riding aboard train 538. The massage therapists will be giving their therapeutic services in their special massage chairs in the lower level of one of the cars. The program will end on February 6, 2003.