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Capitol Corridor Scores Another Triple Win

Date January 26, 2012

Oakland, CA January 26, 2012 – Capitol Corridor, Northern California’s popular intercity passenger rail service, closed out 2011 with a triple win, thus holding on to a 22-month positive trend in ridership, revenue and on-time performance (OTP)…. Read more

Capitol Corridor 2011 Christmas/New Year’s Service Advisory

Date December 19, 2011

For Immediate Release: December 19, 2011 2011-023                   Contact: Luna Salaver Public Information Officer Office 510 874-7474 CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO RUN WEEKEND/HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS &… Read more

Thanksgiving Travelers Boost Capitol Corridor Ridership

Date November 30, 2011

Once again, Thanksgiving travelers helped to set a Capitol Corridor holiday ridership record.  From Monday, November 21 through Sunday, November 27, 2011, 33,515 passengers avoided the holiday highway gridlock in favor of riding the train. This is… Read more

CALIFORNIA RAIL PARTNERS AND AMTRAK LAUNCH FREE Wi-Fi® ON STATE-SUPPORTED SERVICES

Date November 28, 2011

OAKLAND – Responding to customer demand,  California passenger rail partners and Amtrak are today launching free Wi-Fi service on all three state-supported routes. The launch coincides with “Cyber Monday,” the busiest Internet holiday… Read more

Capitol Corridor Popularity Shatters Ridership Records

Date October 17, 2011

Northern California travelers have made the Capitol Corridor one of the most popular intercity passenger rail services in the nation. The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) announced its year-end Federal Fiscal Year 2011 (FFY2011)… Read more

Capitol Corridor Applauds Federal & State Agreement to Boost U.S. Economy & Passenger Rail

Date August 4, 2011

Capitol Corridor Applauds Federal & State Agreement to Boost U.S. Economy & Passenger Rail U.S. Department of Transportation Obligates $68 Million to California for Made-in-America Rail Cars & Locomotives OAKLAND, CALIF., August 4,… Read more

“Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time” Food Drive Reaps More Than Half a Ton of Donations for Local Food Banks

Date June 28, 2011

Thanks to generous riders, media partners and members of the community, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority’s (CCJPA) “Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time” food drive once again reaped more than half a ton of food for Northern… Read more

Capitol Corridor Riders Help Launch “Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time” Food Drive

Date June 6, 2011

Today. June 6, 2011, dozens of Capitol Corridor riders will once again help Capitol Corridor and Amtrak “Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time.”  This time the stop is the Capitol Corridor/Amtrak Auburn Station, where Capitol Corridor… Read more

Capitol Corridor & Amtrak to Help “Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time” Passenger Rail Providers and Food Banks from the Sierra to Silicon Valley Partner to Help Families in Need

Date May 26, 2011

Capitol Corridor, in partnership with Amtrak and seven northern California food banks, invites the public to help “Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time.”  From June 1 to June 15, 2011, Capitol Corridor and Amtrak will accept nonperishable… Read more

Capitol Corridor’s Request for New Train Cars to Receive Major Federal Boost

Date May 10, 2011

U.S. Department of Transportation to Allocate $68 Million for  State-of-the-Art Train Cars in California The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) received welcome news from federal officials yesterday, May 9.  The U.S. Department… Read more