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Capitol Corridor News - July 1, 2009 Independence Day Schedule Sacramento Parking Fees Kids Ride Free on Weekends Seniors Ride Half Off ********************************************************************** Independence Day Schedule ********************************************************************** For Independence Day, the Capitol Corridor intercity passenger rail service will operate regularly...

Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - July 1, 2009 Independence Day Schedule Sacramento Parking Fees Kids Ride Free on Weekends Seniors Ride Half Off ********************************************************************** Independence Day Schedule ********************************************************************** For 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 run on its regular Weekday schedule. We hope you enjoy a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend! Capitol Corridor Schedules http://capitolcorridor.org/schedules/trip_planner/ ********************************************************************** Sacramento Station Parking Rates ********************************************************************** The City of Sacramento has announced that they will increase its parking rates at the city-owned Sacramento Valley Station parking lot. Effective August 1, 2009, the daily rate will increase from $6.50 to $9.00, and the monthly rate will increase from $99.00 to $110.00. The $4.00 all day Commuter Special, for passengers in by 7:30am and out after 5:30pm, will remain in effect. For information, call 916-808-5354 or visit http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/ City of Sacramento Parking Site http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/parking/SacValleyStn_Parking.html ********************************************************************** Kids Ride Free on Weekends! ********************************************************************** Blaze new trails! Ride the Rails with the whole family this weekend! Up to two kids ride free with each full-fare paid adult (valid Saturday and Sunday only). Please use fare code V213 when booking online, at a Quik-Trak machine or at a station. More info http://kidsridefree.org ********************************************************************** Seniors Ride Half Off! ********************************************************************** This summer and through October 31, 2009, seniors aged 62 years and over can save 50% off their travel aboard Capitol Corridor trains when traveling Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. This is a huge savings from Capitol Corridor's everyday 15% senior discount! You can purchase tickets online, at a staffed station, at a Quik-Trak machine, or onboard, if boarding from an unstaffed station. To take advantage of this offer, refer to discount code V212 when booking travel. tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2009:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.225 2009-04-24T23:16:37Z 2009-04-28T00:00:52Z

National Train Day- May 9, 2009 Celebrate National Train Day with 25% Off! In celebration of National Train Day on May 9th, we invite you to enjoy 25% off when you travel between May 9th and May 16th, 2009. This...

Linsey http://www.capitolcorridor.org National Train Day- May 9, 2009 Celebrate National Train Day with 25% Off! In celebration of National Train Day on May 9th, we invite you to enjoy 25% off when you travel between May 9th and May 16th, 2009. This offer is good for service on Capitol Corridor®, Pacific Surfliner® and San Joaquin® trains and connecting thruway motorcoach services. Tickets must be purchased in advance between April 1st and May 13th, 2009. Tickets can be purchased at Amtrak.com, at a staffed Amtrak® station or at an Amtrak Quik Trak ticket machine. Please refer to discount code V321 at time of purchase.Join us in Sacramento!Come celebrate National Train Day at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Show your train ticket on May 9th, and you'll receive free admission to the museum. To celebrate, there will be vintage steam train rides, museum tours, model railroad exhibits, and much more train-related fun. Local radio stations KGBY My 92.5 and KHYL V101.1 will broadcast from the event.Exhibits at the museum include several 1st and 2nd generation combustion engine trains, vintage steam trains from 1862 to 1944, and new modern railroad equipment provided by Amtrak. And the Sacramento train station is just two short blocks from the museum. Sacramento's National Train Day celebration is an event you don't want to miss, so bring your family and friends to enjoy all the fun! S.F. Motorcoach Service Advisory - April 26, 2009 This Sunday, April 26th, San Francisco will be hosting a "Sunday Streets" event. This will close down part of the Embarcadero and affect the Ferry Building (SFC) and Pier 39 (SFW) Motorcoach stops from approximately 9:00am until 1:00pm.During this time, the Ferry Building (SFC) stop will be temporarily relocated to 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 9:00am until 1:00pm. If you are traveling to San Francisco on Sunday, April 26th, we suggest you connect to BART at the Richmond or Oakland Coliseum stations and exit at the Embarcadero stop. For connections to Pier 39 and other San Francisco destinations, visit the Bay Area's 511.org to plan your trip. Kids Ride Free on Weekends now through October! Make your next family getaway a trip aboard the train! Explore the best that Northern California has to offer by taking the train to a ballgame and spending an afternoon at Raley Field cheering on the Sacramento River Cats. Or, wander through Berkeley's eclectic Fourth Street shopping district. Set your imagination free in San Francisco and explore the creative events and exhibits at ZEUM. Go play and learn from the interactive displays at the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose. With Kids Ride Free on Weekends, Capitol Corridor is travel made simple! View promotion details Bike Racks onboard If you bring your bicycle on board regularly, you may have noticed that some of the new cab car floor-mounted bicycle racks have been removed. During peak travel periods, when the bike racks were filled to capacity, the unsecured and improperly secured bicycles did not always provide enough safe clearance for wheelchairs, scooters and general foot traffic. Those floor-mounted bike racks were installed in Fall 2008 to supplement the original three vertical racks at the ends of cars to accommodate increased demand for bike storage on our trains. Even with these additional 8-bike capacity racks, peak period demand for bicycle space has exceeded on board capacity, and unsecured and improperly secured bicycles have become a safety issue.At this time, CCJPA is working with Caltrans on a new bike rack design that will minimize the amount of loose bicycles and ensure that the aisles are clear for foot and wheelchair traffic. The first prototype should be available for installation, with instructions on proper use, within the next 2-3 months. We will provide you with updates on progress. The Capitol Corridor trains will continue to welcome bicycles, as we work to accommodate the demands of all our passengers. This is not an easy task, as between 8 and 9 percent of all our passengers now access to our trains by bicycle, among the highest percentage of bicycle-to-transit use in the country. At the same time, we must allow for the safe passage of general foot traffic and also accommodate our mobility-impaired passengers who are unable to, or have difficulty, maneuvering up the stairs, and must be seated on the lower level. Please continue to bring a bungee cord with you, and if the bike racks are full, please follow the instructions of the train crew on where to place and secure your bicycle with a bungee cord so that it won't impede the flow of all traffic in the lower levels. Thank you for your cooperation. Train 553 Motorcoach connection- Colfax advisory Due to planned construction on I-80, the motorcoach bus connecting to Train 553 will not stop at Colfax to pick up passengers on Mondays and Tuesdays April 13th - May 5th.Beginning Monday, May 11th, the motorcoach bus connecting to Train 553 will not stop at Colfax to pick up passengers. The motorcoach bus will continue to bypass the Colfax stop until construction is completed.The motorcoach will make all other scheduled stops at Auburn, Rocklin and Roseville, arriving in Sacramento at 8:55pm to connect with Train 553. ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2009:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.219 2009-04-06T17:02:18Z 2009-04-06T17:07:11Z

Capitol Corridor News - March 31, 2009 Richmond Elevator Outage Gene's Message to Riders Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon At Seat Cart Service Kids Ride Free on Weekends -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richmond Elevator Service Outage April 6-10 BART will be upgrading the...

Linsey http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - March 31, 2009 Richmond Elevator Outage Gene's Message to Riders Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon At Seat Cart Service Kids Ride Free on Weekends -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richmond Elevator Service Outage April 6-10 BART will be upgrading the electrical systems of elevators at the Richmond station from April 6-10, 2009. During this work period, passengers who require the use of the elevator from the Amtrak train platform down to the BART concourse and/or the elevator from the BART concourse to the BART train platform are advised to use alternate stations. Patrons who require the use of an elevator and wish to transfer between BART and Amtrak trains should contact the Capitol Corridor in advance for assistance and advice. San Joaquin passengers should contact Amtrak for assistance. View more information and alternate transit options -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message to Riders Read the latest Message to Riders from Gene Skoropowski, Capitol Corridor's Managing Director. View Message to Riders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon Effective April 1, 2009, Capitol Corridor will no longer accept Placer Commuter Express monthly passes for travel aboard the Capitol Corridor trains without a new "Step-Up Coupon." Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and Placer Commuter Express (PCE) have modified the reciprocal ticketing arrangement and are implementing new procedures. CCJPA and PCE have established the "Step-Up Coupon" Transfer Program to accommodate Placer Commuter Express monthly ticket holder patrons who transfer to Capitol Corridor trains (or Thruway buses) when traveling between Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento. Placer Commuter Express monthly pass holders who wish to travel aboard the Capitol Corridor trains or motorcoach buses, must now present both their monthly pass PLUS a Step-Up Coupon to board the train or Capitol Corridor motorcoach bus. Placer County will sell these Step-Up Coupon booklets to Placer Commuter Express passengers. The Step-Up Coupons are not available from Capitol Corridor conductors or bus drivers. Placer Commuter Express monthly pass holders who board the Capitol Corridor train or motorcoach bus without a Step-Up Coupon MUST purchase a full-fare train ticket from the conductor or bus driver. Please direct ALL questions about this program, and inquiries about where to buy these Step-Up Coupons to Placer Commuter Express. Phone: (916) 784-6177 View our bulletin with additional information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At-Seat Cart Service Beginning today, Capitol Corridor will start testing a new Cart Service on select trains. Our intention is for this cart service to provide a convenient alternative to the Cafe Car for passengers wishing to purchase refreshments and snacks at their seat. This initial cash-only test will run for one month aboard trains 536 and 547 between Oakland and Sacramento. If the test is successful, Capitol Corridor may initiate this service on additional trains later this year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kids Ride Free on Weekends this Spring & Summer This spring & summer, ditch the minivan and take your next family getaway on the train. Take the train to a ballgame and spend an afternoon at Raley Field cheering on the Sacramento River Cats. Or, wander through the past in Old Town Sacramento and visit the California State Railroad Museum. Set your imagination free in San Francisco and explore the creative events and exhibits at ZEUM. Go play and learn from the interactive displays at the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose. With Kids Ride Free on Weekends, Capitol Corridor is summer made simple! View promotion details ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2009:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.210 2009-03-07T00:01:24Z 2009-03-07T00:05:24Z

Capitol Corridor News - March 6, 2009 Fare Increase - Effective March 10, 2009 Ridership Survey Results Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon Trackwork Update ********************************************************************** Fare Increase - Effective March 10, 2009 ********************************************************************** Effective March 10, there will be a...

Linsey http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - March 6, 2009 Fare Increase - Effective March 10, 2009 Ridership Survey Results Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon Trackwork Update ********************************************************************** Fare Increase - Effective March 10, 2009 ********************************************************************** Effective March 10, there will be a 3% fare increase for all Capitol Corridor travel. This relatively modest increase will help supplement the limited financial support we receive from the state budget allocation. As we have stated, these regular, relatively small fare increases allow the CCJPA to deliver a quality service to you. Our fares, especially the multi-ride ticket prices, are more than competitive with costs for auto travel on a cost-per-mile basis, and we want to keep them that way. Every dollar of increased revenue is reinvested into your service. Click here for the new fares ********************************************************************** Ridership Survey Results ********************************************************************** Twice yearly, the CCJPA conducts a survey of its passengers to stay abreast of customer satisfaction and demographics. We thank you for your participation in these surveys, as the information is invaluable to us as we continue service improvement efforts. View the results of the December 2008 onboard survey here. ********************************************************************** Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon ********************************************************************** Effective April 1, 2009, Capitol Corridor will no longer accept Placer Commuter Express monthly passes for travel aboard the Capitol Corridor trains without a new "Step-Up Coupon." Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and Placer Commuter Express (PCE) have modified the reciprocal ticketing arrangement and are implementing new procedures. CCJPA and PCE have established the "Step-Up Coupon" Transfer Program to accommodate Placer Commuter Express monthly ticket holder patrons who transfer to Capitol Corridor trains (or Thruway buses) when traveling between Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento. Placer Commuter Express monthly pass holders who wish to travel aboard the Capitol Corridor trains or motorcoach buses, must now present both their monthly pass PLUS a Step-Up Coupon to board the train or Capitol Corridor motorcoach bus. Placer County will sell these Step-Up Coupon booklets to Placer Commuter Express passengers. The Step-Up Coupons are not available from Capitol Corridor conductors or bus drivers. Placer Commuter Express monthly pass holders who board the Capitol Corridor train or motorcoach bus without a Step-Up Coupon MUST purchase a full-fare train ticket from the conductor or bus driver. Please direct ALL questions about this program, and inquiries about where to buy these Step-Up Coupons to Placer Commuter Express. Phone: (916) 784-6177 View our bulletin with additional information ********************************************************************** Track Work update ********************************************************************** Project Update: A final assessment of the work area will be made on March 12th to determine whether or not Union Pacific crews will need additional time to complete the project. At that time, we will update you regarding the completion of this trackwork project. Thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and cooperation. ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2009:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.196 2009-02-02T17:25:23Z 2009-02-02T17:26:21Z

Capitol Corridor News - January 22, 2009 2009-2010 Draft Business Plan & Public Workshops Upcoming Track Work Stitch 'n Ride ********************************************************************** 2009-2010 Draft Business Plan & Public Workshops ********************************************************************** The CCJPA has released a draft version of its 2009-2010 Business...

Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org http://www.capitolcorridor.org/aboard_the_train/bulletins_and_updates/ ********************************************************************** Upcoming Track Work ********************************************************************** Project Overview: From Mid-February through Mid-March Union Pacific will be upgrading track infrastructure between the Suisun/Fairfield and Davis stations, installing new ties at their own expense. This is the third installment of a multi-year track upgrade project between Oakland and Sacramento, designed to keep the railroad in good condition so trains can operate more reliably. Affected Trains & Motorcoaches: During the course of the track work, some morning and early afternoon Capitol Corridor trains will not operate between Sacramento, Davis and Suisun/Fairfield. Instead, connecting buses will carry passengers between these stations; trains will operate on the remainder of the route on a modified schedule, which is currently under development. Additionally, some trains are expected to be suspended completely during the work period to give Union Pacific more time on the tracks. Most Capitol Corridor motorcoach/train connections are expected to accommodate the temporary schedule during this track work project. Availability of Finalized Temporary Timetable: Amtrak and Capitol Corridor staff are still in the process of reviewing individual train and bus schedules in relation to this track work project. We hope to release the final schedule on the Capitol Corridor website www.capitolcorridor.org by the end of January. Printed schedules will be distributed to staffed stations as soon as the schedule is finalized. Thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and cooperation. ********************************************************************** Stitch 'n Ride tickets now on sale ********************************************************************** Hello train-riding knitters & crocheters! Capitol Corridor is very happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for our annual Stitch 'n Ride train to Stitches West 2009! Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2009 aboard a special train to Santa Clara for the Stiches West Convention and Marketplace. For more information visit: www.capitolcorridor.org/stitchnride ********************************************************************** For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and press "1". Or check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus SUBSCRIBERS: Please add Capitol_Corridor@mail.vresp.com to your email address book to ensure you receive all of our email newsletters in your in-box. Thank you for riding Capitol Corridor! ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2009:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.195 2009-02-02T17:22:54Z 2009-02-02T17:23:39Z

Capitol Corridor News - December 2008 Holiday Schedule Special Service Advisory for New Year's Eve Stitch 'n Ride is back Wi-Fi Trial aboard Capitol Corridor Trains ends 12/31 Happy New Year from CCJPA! ********************************************************************** Holiday Schedule ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will...

Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - December 2008 Holiday Schedule Special Service Advisory for New Year's Eve Stitch 'n Ride is back Wi-Fi Trial aboard Capitol Corridor Trains ends 12/31 Happy New Year from CCJPA! ********************************************************************** Holiday Schedule ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will operate a weekend/holiday schedule on the following date: New Year's Day - Thursday, January 1, 2009 ********************************************************************** Special Service Advisory for Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) ********************************************************************** Due to traffic and crowd congestion for the San Francisco New Year's fireworks display near along the Embarcadero, the following changes will be in effect for motorcoach Route 99 (Emeryville-San Francisco) beginning at 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2008: - There will be no service at the Pier 39 or Hyatt Regency motorcoach stops. - The Ferry Building motorcoach stop will be moved to the corner of Spear Street and Mission Street, which is two blocks from the Ferry Building. These changes will affect passengers traveling on trains: - From SF to Emeryville - 544, 546, 548 - From Emeryville to SF - 549, 551, 553 Capitol Corridor will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule on Thursday, January 1, 2009. Regular weekday service will resume on Friday, January 2, 2009. ********************************************************************** Stitch 'n Ride tickets now on sale ********************************************************************** Hello train-riding knitters & crocheters! Capitol Corridor is very happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for our annual Stitch 'n Ride train to Stitches West 2009! Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2009 aboard a special train dedicated just for yarn lovers that will incorporate many of the fun features you have come to enjoy during past Stitch 'n Ride events - like goody bags and prize giveaways. Traveling via train, you'll enjoy the company of other knitters and crocheters traveling to the convention, share ideas and showcase your latest finished projects to others. It's a fantastic traffic-free way to travel to the convention, plus it's pleasant, easy and cost-effective! Capitol Corridor will provide a free shuttle from the train station to the convention center for our Stitch n' Ride event on February 28th or, you can enjoy a short 10-15 minute walk to the convention center. For more information visit: www.capitolcorridor.org/stitchnride ********************************************************************** Wi-Fi Trial on Capitol Corridor trains ends 12/31 ********************************************************************** After a very informative and successful trial with Hobnob, December's free wireless internet on trains 523 and 542 will end on December 31 with 523's run to San Jose. (Train 542 will not have Wi-Fi on December 31, 2008) CCJPA and Hobnob each learned valuable information about Capitol Corridor passenger use. Collectively, much more bandwidth was utilized than had been anticipated. CCJPA will take these lessons to heart and is already using the data to design a network to be deployed on all trains that can provide a complimentary/free wireless internet connection with sufficient bandwidth and other network characteristics to provide a good experience to train riders. CCJPA plans to obtain such a network over the course of 2009 and it will likely be rolled out in stages. Of course, with recent State budget issues putting a temporary hold on some sources of funding, coupled with initiatives at the Federal level to develop projects that create jobs and have positive environmental/energy effects, the funding for building such a network is in flux. CCJPA will continue to work through the timing issues involved with these funding changes and will even explore financing a network, if required. In January, CCJPA plans to conduct surveys on board trains 523 and 542 to ask follow-up questions about the experience of those who utilized the network during December 2008. More Information about Wi-Fi on the Capitol Corridor http://www.capitolcorridor.org/aboard_the_train/wi_fi.php ********************************************************************** For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and press "1". Or check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus SUBSCRIBERS: Please add Capitol_Corridor@mail.vresp.com to your email address book to ensure you receive all of our email newsletters in your in-box. Thank you for riding Capitol Corridor! tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.182 2008-12-05T16:19:27Z 2008-12-05T16:20:41Z

In this issue: Gene's Holiday Message to Riders Reminder: Capitol Corridor Onboard Food and Beverage Policy Holiday Travel Tips & Schedule Back by popular demand- the Pot Roast Sandwich Limited Wi-Fi Trial on Capitol Corridor Trains -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gene's Holiday Message...

Linsey http://www.capitolcorridor.org In this issue: Gene's Holiday Message to Riders Reminder: Capitol Corridor Onboard Food and Beverage Policy Holiday Travel Tips & Schedule Back by popular demand- the Pot Roast Sandwich Limited Wi-Fi Trial on Capitol Corridor Trains -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gene's Holiday Message to Riders Read the latest Message to Riders from Capitol Corridor's Managing Director, Eugene Skoropowski. See what Gene has to say about 2008, looking forward to 2009 and what he's asking Washington to put in his stocking this year. Read the Holiday Message to Riders at www.capitolcorridor.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder: Capitol Corridor Onboard Food and Beverage Policy 'Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with your friends and fellow passengers. In order to keep the onboard merriment fun for all, we ask that you please be mindful of the following Capitol Corridor food and beverage policies: - Passengers are permitted to bring personal food onboard, but it may not be consumed in the Cafe Car. - Amtrak staff cannot prepare non-purchased food for your consumption. - Alcoholic beverages may be consumed onboard only if purchased in the Cafe Car. Consumption of personal alcohol is not permitted onboard. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Travel Tips & Schedule The Holiday Season is one of the busiest travel periods aboard Capitol Corridor Trains. Below are some travel tips to help make your trip as comfortable and convenient as possible during the hustle and bustle of the season. - Book tickets in advance online! If you can travel on alternate dates or at off-peak times like early in the morning or late in the evening, your train may be less crowded. - If you purchased your ticket online, scan your confirmation page at a Quik-Trak machine for a quick and convenient way to pick up your actual tickets. Your confirmation page will not be accepted onboard in lieu of an actual ticket. - Carry a valid, government-issued photo I.D. with you at all times. Proper identification is required to purchase tickets and ride Capitol Corridor trains and motorcoaches. - Arrive at the station early to allow plenty of time to find parking, get your tickets, and get on the train safely. If you are boarding from a staffed station and do not pick-up or purchase your ticket before boarding the train, you will be charged a penalty fee for purchasing your ticket onboard the train. - If your trip includes a motorcoach bus connection, please book in advance to ensure yourself a seat. - Mark your luggage with proper identification tags and keep it with you at all times. As a reminder, Capitol Corridor allows passengers to bring aboard 2 pieces of carry-on luggage (Each bag must be less than 50lbs. and not exceed 28" x 22" x 14" inches in size). - As a courtesy to other passengers, please store your carry-on baggage in the luggage racks, overhead bins, or on the floor under your seat to keep seats open for riders during this busy time. Capitol Corridor will operate a weekend/holiday schedule on the following dates: Christmas Day- Thursday, December 25, 2008 New Year's Day- Thursday, January 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back By Popular Demand- The Pot Roast Sandwich You have spoken...and we listened. Back by popular demand is the pot roast sandwich on an onion roll. Visit the Cafe Car today and enjoy a hot sandwich on your ride home. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Limited Wi-Fi Trial on Capitol Corridor trains this December The CCJPA is partnering with Hobnob, a Bay Area-based wireless network solutions firm, to offer a limited wireless network access trial to passengers during the weekdays of December 2008. Hobnob's technological solution enables us to conduct the test program on a regular train schedule at no cost to you. We selected trains 523 and 542 for this pilot program, so if you want to try the wireless trail sit in car #1 (the car closest to the locomotive) on those trains. More Information about Wi-Fi on the Capitol Corridor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and press "1". Or check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus SUBSCRIBERS: Please add Capitol_Corridor@mail.vresp.com to your email address book to ensure you receive all of our email newsletters in your in-box. Thank you for riding Capitol Corridor! ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.181 2008-12-05T16:17:41Z 2008-12-05T16:18:34Z

In this issue: Thanksgiving Service Advisory Holiday Travel Tips Limited Wi-Fi Trial on Capitol Corridor Trains Habitot Train Museum exhibit Voices in Harmony annual holiday concert -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanksgiving Service Advisory EXTENDED TRAIN SERVICE FOR TRAINS 551 & 553 On Wednesday,...

Linsey http://www.capitolcorridor.org In this issue: Thanksgiving Service Advisory Holiday Travel Tips Limited Wi-Fi Trial on Capitol Corridor Trains Habitot Train Museum exhibit Voices in Harmony annual holiday concert -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanksgiving Service Advisory EXTENDED TRAIN SERVICE FOR TRAINS 551 & 553 On Wednesday, November 26, Capitol Corridor will run extended train service between the Sacramento (SAC) and San Jose (SJC) stations. Train 551 and Train 553, will both stop at all stations between Sacramento and San Jose, giving passengers who travel from Sacramento to the Bay Area additional evening travel options. The extended schedule between Oakland and San Jose is posted below: Train 551 Depart SAC at 7:40pm Depart DAV at 7:55pm Depart SUI at 8:19pm Depart MTZ at 8:40pm Depart RIC at 9:05pm Depart BKY at 9:12pm Depart EMY at 9:20pm Depart OKJ at 9:40pm Depart OAC at 9:49pm Depart HAY at 10:00pm Depart FMT at 10:16pm Depart GAC at 10:33pm Arrive SJC at 10:52pm Train 553 Depart SAC at 9:10pm Depart DAV at 9:25pm Depart SUI at 9:49pm Depart MTZ at 10:10pm Depart RIC at 10:35pm Depart BKY at 10:42pm Depart EMY at 10:50pm Depart OKJ at 11:10pm Depart OAC at 11:19pm Depart HAY at 11:30pm Depart FMT at 11:46pm Depart GAC at 12:03am Arrive SJC at 12:22am AVOID THE RUSH Busiest travel days are Wednesday before and Sunday after Thanksgiving. If traveling on Wednesday, ride before noon or after 6:00 p.m. CCJPA officials urge passengers to purchase tickets in advance. You can buy online at Amtrak.com, at QuikTrak ticket vending machines, or at ticket windows at staffed stations. Passengers should allow plenty of time at stations prior to departure - at least 45 minutes before if tickets need to be picked up. Capitol Corridor's entire timetable, parking, luggage guidelines and ticketing information can be found online at www.capitolcorridor.org. Weekend/Holiday Schedule Capitol Corridor will operate a weekend/holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving- Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28, 2008. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Travel Tips November and December are some of the busiest months aboard the Capitol Corridor Trains. Below are some travel tips to help make your trip as comfortable and convenient as possible during the hustle and bustle of the season. • Book tickets in advance online! The Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after Thanksgiving are dates when trains and motorcoach buses are usually full. If you can travel on alternate dates or at off-peak times like early in the morning or late in the evening, your train may be less crowded. • If your trip includes a motorcoach bus connection, please book in advance to ensure yourself a seat. Print out and bring your ticket confirmation with you aboard the bus. Unreserved travelers may not be able to be accommodated on their first choice motorcoach bus connection. • Carry a valid, government-issued I.D. with you at all times. Proper identification is required to purchase tickets and ride Capitol Corridor trains and motorcoaches. • Arrive at the station early to allow plenty of time to find parking, get your tickets, and get on the train safely. If you are boarding from a staffed station and do not pick-up or purchase your ticket before boarding the train, you will be charged a penalty fee for purchasing your ticket onboard the train. • Mark your luggage with proper identification tags and keep it with you at all times. As a reminder, Capitol Corridor allows passengers to bring aboard 2 pieces of carry-on luggage (Each bag must be less than 50lbs. and not exceed 28" x 22" x 14" inches in size). • As a courtesy to other passengers, please store your carry-on baggage in the luggage racks, overhead bins, or on the floor under your seat to keep seats open for riders during this busy time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30-Day Limited Wi-Fi Trial on Capitol Corridor trains The CCJPA is partnering with Hobnob, a Bay Area-based wireless network solutions firm, to offer a limited wireless network access trial to passengers during the weekdays of December 2008. Hobnob's technological solution enables us to conduct the test program on a regular train schedule at no cost to you. We selected trains 523 and 542 for this pilot program, so if you want to try the wireless trail sit in car #1 (the car closest to the locomotive) on those trains. More Information about Wi-Fi on the Capitol Corridor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Train Week at Habitot Museum Tots love trains - Habitot's Train Week, December 1-7th, will thrill aspiring conductors! Children can ride locomotives through the museum, and join in train-themed games. We'll decorate a giant train sculpture, make conductor's hats, and paint with wheels. Train stories read daily. Door prizes announced daily at noon. Visit Habitot for a chance to win a family trip along Capitol Corridor - the best way to travel between the Sierra Foothills, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Jose! Plus, receive a free companion fare coupon with any Habitot store purchase. Present this email for $1 off adult admission during Train Week! Habitot Children's Museum was founded by parents and educators in 1992 to meet the unique needs of young children in a safe and appropriate community setting. Habitot is located at 2065 Kittredge Street in downtown Berkeley. Visit www.habitot.org or call 510-647-1111 for more information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Voices in Harmony Annual Christmas Concert Jump-start your holiday season with the Voices in Harmony annual holiday concert on November 29 matinee at the beautifully restored California Theatre in San Jose. You'll warm to their wide variety of seasonal music: familiar favorites such as It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The Christmas Song, the rousing Hallelujah Chorus and new selections such as Jester Hairston's Caribbean-themed Ring De Christmas Bells. View the Voices in Harmony flyer for more information about their Christmas Concert -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and press "1". Or check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus SUBSCRIBERS: Please add Capitol_Corridor@mail.vresp.com to your email address book to ensure you receive all of our email newsletters in your in-box. Thank you for riding Capitol Corridor! ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.180 2008-12-05T16:15:32Z 2008-12-05T16:16:54Z

In this issue: New Pocket Timetables Gold Country Stage Route 5x elimination Holiday Schedule November Safety Tip September Performance Statistics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timetable Change - October 27, 2008 Capitol Corridor published a new winter timetable on Monday, October 27, 2008. There...

Linsey http://www.capitolcorridor.org In this issue: New Pocket Timetables Gold Country Stage Route 5x elimination Holiday Schedule November Safety Tip September Performance Statistics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timetable Change - October 27, 2008 Capitol Corridor published a new winter timetable on Monday, October 27, 2008. There were no major changes to the current train schedules. Train 548 and some motorcoach bus routes have slight schedule modifications. Motorcoach bus Route 20 A/B no longer stops at Soda Springs. As part of our ongoing effort to reduce waste, Capitol Corridor has printed two smaller pocket-sized timetables this October; one for Train Schedules (including the Route 99 San Francisco motorcoach connections) and one with just the Motorcoach Schedules and their connecting trains. This new format uses less paper overall and is also now printed on recycled paper. Be sure to pick up one of the new schedules at a station near you. Download the new schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gold Country Stage Route 5x elimination Effective Friday, November 14, the Capitol Corridor's Route 5X bus connection between Nevada City/Grass Valley and Auburn (provided by Gold Country Stage) will be terminated. This was not an easy decision for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) to make, and the reasons were varied and complex. An increase in train operating costs for both Amtrak labor and fuel has impacted the CCJPA budget, and has limited CCJPA's ability to support connecting bus service. CCJPA made a business decision to support our train service first. At this time, travelers seeking alternate transportation to connect with Capitol Corridor trains/buses between Auburn and Grass Valley/Nevada City may inquire about vanpool opportunities with a vanpool service company such as www.vpsi.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holiday Schedule Capitol Corridor will operate a regular weekday schedule on Veterans Day- Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Capitol Corridor will operate a weekend/holiday schedule on the following dates: Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 27, 2008 Day after Thanksgiving- Friday, November 28, 2008 Christmas Day- Thursday, December 25, 2008 New Year's Day- Thursday, January 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety Tip for November Team up. Most crimes occur when the victims are alone. Travel with friends whenever possible. Besides making the trip more fun, there's safety in numbers. If you're alone and something or someone doesn't seem right, trust your instincts. Head in a direction where you will be safe and there are other people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September Performance Statistics Check out the latest ridership and revenue statistics in the September 2008 Performance Report. View the latest results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and press "1". Or check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus SUBSCRIBERS: Please add Capitol_Corridor@mail.vresp.com to your email address book to ensure you receive all of our email newsletters in your in-box. Thank you for riding Capitol Corridor! ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.179 2008-12-05T16:08:12Z 2008-12-05T16:15:20Z

In this issue: Message to Riders Temporary Service Change- October 25-26, 2008 Upcoming Timetable Change - October 27, 2008 Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future Upcoming Holiday Schedule *************************************************************************************************************** Message to Riders regarding Monday's (10/20) delay *************************************************************************************************************** Many of you...

Linsey http://www.capitolcorridor.org In this issue: Message to Riders Temporary Service Change- October 25-26, 2008 Upcoming Timetable Change - October 27, 2008 Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future Upcoming Holiday Schedule *************************************************************************************************************** Message to Riders regarding Monday's (10/20) delay *************************************************************************************************************** Many of you experienced delays during your evening travel home on Monday evening (October 20, 2008), and I wanted to apologize for the lack of communication to you, our riders. First, what happened Monday evening? It started when a vehicle ignored the crossing gates and bells just east of Richmond and attempted to cross the tracks ahead of San Joaquin train 713. The locomotive struck the rear bumper of the car and the driver of the car continued on without stopping. As a result of the incident, Union Pacific closed the railroad in both directions until the tracks were inspected and the investigation was complete, which is a normal safety procedure when an incident occurs at a grade crossing. Unfortunately, tracks remained closed for nearly an hour, which is more than usual for this type of incident, and the closure excessively delayed the operation of passenger and freight trains and resulted in the delays to trains 538, 540, and 549. It is my understanding that our passengers were given limited information about this incident and ensuing delays. I understand how frustrating this can be and want to assure you that we are taking steps to improve our communication with passengers during service incidents. We know that timely information allows you to plan for your trip and make alternative arrangements, if needed. To that end, a joint committee of Amtrak and CCJPA staff has been assembled to review Monday's incident and improve procedures to enhance direct communication to our passengers when an incident such as this occurs. We hope to have an improved communications plan in place within the next month. While I cannot change the situation you experienced, I felt that you were entitled to as complete an explanation as I can provide. I also want to apologize to those of you who were delayed without information during this service incident. Sincerely, Eugene Skoropowski Managing Director *************************************************************************************************************** Temporary Service Change- October 25-26, 2008 **************************************************************************************************************** On the weekend of October 25-26, Capitol Corridor Trains 732, 733, 734, 737 and San Joaquin Train 716 WILL NOT STOP at the Emeryville station. This will allow a window of time for Union Pacific's track crews to replace track switches leading in/out of the Emeryville train station. This is part of a multi-year track upgrade project between Oakland and Sacramento designed to keep the railroad in good condition so trains can operate reliably. *************************************************************************************************************** Upcoming Timetable Change - October 27, 2008 *************************************************************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will publish a new winter timetable on Monday, October 27, 2008, and there will not be any major changes to the current train schedules. Train 548 and some motorcoach bus routes will have slight schedule modifications. Motorcoach bus Route 20 A/B will no longer stop at Soda Springs. As part of our ongoing effort to reduce waste, Capitol Corridor has printed two pocket-sized timetables this October; one for Train Schedules (including the Route 99 San Francisco motorcoach connections) and one with just the Motorcoach Schedules and their connecting trains. This new format uses less paper overall and is also now printed on recycled paper. Be sure to pick up one of the new schedules at a station near you- they will be available on Friday, October 24th. *************************************************************************************************************** Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future *************************************************************************************************************** Take Capitol Corridor to the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose for the world premiere of the largest, most comprehensive exhibit of the innovative art, science and engineering works of Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries. This unique inspirational and educational exhibit combines nearly 200 artifacts, including life-size working models, hands-on interactive machines and displays, multimedia presentations and works of art based on Leonardo da Vinci's engineering, scientific and art principles. More than half the pieces in the collection have never before been seen by the public. Special pricing is available to Capitol Corridor riders for this exhibit. View our website for more information about this special offer! *************************************************************************************************************** Upcoming Holiday Schedule *************************************************************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will operate a weekend/holiday schedule on the following dates: Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 27, 2008 Day after Thanksgiving- Friday, November 28, 2008 Christmas Day- Thursday, December 25, 2008 New Year's Day- Thursday, January 1, 2009 ****************************************************************************************************************For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and press "1". Or check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus SUBSCRIBERS: Please add Capitol_Corridor@mail.vresp.com to your email address book to ensure you receive all of our email newsletters in your in-box. Thank you for riding Capitol Corridor! ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.159 2008-10-09T19:55:17Z 2008-10-09T19:55:55Z

Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org In this Issue: Rider Appreciation Events One Ticket, One Seat Upcoming Timetable Change - October 27, 2008 Upcoming Holiday Schedule Safety Tip of the Month ********************************************************************** October Rider Appreciation Events ********************************************************************** Rider appreciation events could be coming to a train near you! Each quarter, Capitol Corridor hosts rider appreciation events on board the train to thank you for your train-riding loyalty! Visit us in the Cafe Car to sample a selection of items from our menu, and enjoy complimentary soft drinks. See below for exact dates and trains--if your usual train isn't on here, don't despair--we rotate each quarter and try to visit with the busiest trains, so sooner or later, we hope to see you! October 7 Train 549 between Sacramento and Oakland Jack London October 9 Train 542 between San Jose and Suisun-Fairfield ********************************************************************** One Ticket, One Seat Please! ********************************************************************** Each paying passenger may occupy one seat only. Please show courtesy to your fellow passengers and make sure that seats are available to other riders by stowing your items in the overhead bins or luggage storage area- especially in the Quiet Cars. Thank you for your cooperation. ********************************************************************** Upcoming Timetable Change - October 27, 2008 ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will publish a new winter timetable on Monday, October 27, 2008, and there will not be any major changes to the current train schedules. Train 548 and some motorcoach bus routes will have slight schedule modifications. Motorcoach bus Route 20 A/B will not longer stop at Soda Springs. As part of our ongoing effort to reduce waste, Capitol Corridor will be printing two pocket-sized timetables this October; one for train schedules (including the Route 99 San Francisco motorcoach connections) and one with just the motorcoach schedules and their connecting trains. Be sure to pick up one of the new schedules at a station on October 27th. Thank you. ********************************************************************** Upcoming Holiday Schedule ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will operate a weekend/holiday schedule on the following dates: Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 27, 2008 Day after Thanksgiving- Friday, November 28, 2008 Christmas Day- Thursday, December 25, 2008 New Year's Day- Thursday, January 1, 2009 ********************************************************************** October's Safety Tip: Remember to keep your valuables to yourself. ********************************************************************** Your safety is a top priority to Capitol Corridor. To help you ride safely, we will include a new safety tip in this newsletter each month. Don't wear or display expensive-looking jewelry or electronic devices that could attract a thief's attention. Transport your laptop within another bag, or in a bag that does not obviously look like a laptop bag. Carry wallets in your front pockets or in a secure part of your purse. Call 911 or Amtrak Police directly at 1-800-331-0008 in an emergency. BE AWARE. BE INVOLVED. BE SAFE. ********************************************************************** For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority 300 Lakeside Drive, 14th Floor East Oakland, California 94612 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) Copyright (c) 2002-2008]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.158 2008-10-09T19:40:29Z 2008-10-09T19:40:54Z

Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org More about Capitol Corridor's Quiet Car Policy ********************************************************************** Sacramento Valley Station Parking Lot Construction ********************************************************************** The City of Sacramento, Department of Transportation will be re-surfacing and re-striping the front parking lot at the Sacramento Valley Station (SVS). Parking lot improvements will take place on the following weekend: -September 27 (early am) through September 28 (midnight) The SVS parking lot will re-open Monday morning for daily commuters. During construction, parkers can access the SVS lot by using the 2nd Street entrance. For your convenience, additional parking is available at the Old Sacramento parking garage, located at 2nd and I Streets. The main entrance located at 5th and I Street will not be available to drop off and pick up passengers. Passenger drop off and pick up will be located west of the station at 2nd and I Streets. Please follow detour signs. View the City of Sacramento Flyer [PDF] ********************************************************************** Cal Football and "Fill the Bus" Food Drive - September 27 ********************************************************************** If you're headed to Berkeley this Saturday to watch the California Golden Bears take on Colorado State, here are a few things to know: -When the conductor comes by to lift your ticket, ask him/her for two Transit Transfers if you plan to connect to AC Transit at Berkeley -If you plan to connect at BART, you can buy a $10 value BART ticket for $8 in the Cafe Car -AC Transit, the ASUC Auxiliary and the Daily Californian are holding a "Fill the Bus" food drive on Saturday, September 27 from 10am-4pm. Stop by for prizes, live music and other fun! More info about taking Capitol Corridor to the game. For details on the food drive, see AC Transit's news release http://www2.actransit.org/news/articledetail.wu?articleid=34bb2c78&PHPSESSID=28df6ca71877a654d875cd7b08366023&r=n ********************************************************************** October Rider Appreciation Events ********************************************************************** Rider appreciation events could be coming to a train near you! Each quarter, Capitol Corridor hosts rider appreciation events on board the train to thank you for your train-riding loyalty! Visit us in the Cafe Car to sample a selection of items from our menu, and enjoy complimentary soft drinks. See below for exact dates and trains--if your usual train isn't on here, don't despair--we rotate each quarter and try to visit with the busiest trains, so sooner or later, we hope to see you! October 7 Train 549 between Sacramento and Oakland Jack London October 9 Train 542 between San Jose and Suisun-Fairfield ********************************************************************** AIDS Walk - Sunday, October 19 ********************************************************************** 19th Annual Walk For AIDS Silicon Valley Amtrak Capitol Corridor is a proud sponsor of Walk For AIDS Silicon Valley. The 10K event begins at 8:00am on Sunday October 19 at Discovery Meadow at the corner of Woz Way and San Carlos in San Jose with the Walk itself starting at 10:00am. The event is a short walk from the San Jose station. Join hundreds of participants in this important fundraising event featuring music, entertainment, speakers, and booths from various vendors. Proceeds benefit the many AIDS services organizations in Santa Clara County. Prizes are also part of the offerings to champion walkers and there are plenty of opportunities for those who wish to volunteer in support of the event. To join in the walk or to volunteer, visit AidsCoalition.org. http://www.aidscoalition.org ********************************************************************** For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority 300 Lakeside Drive, 14th Floor East Oakland, California 94612 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) Copyright (c) 2002-2008 ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.156 2008-10-09T18:52:41Z 2008-10-09T18:53:24Z

Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org http://www.capitolcorridor.org/stations/roseville.php ********************************************************************** 5. Cal Football - Discount Tickets Available for Aug. 30 Game ********************************************************************** In partnership with Cal Athletics, Capitol Corridor customers are being offered a special promotion code to save 33% on tickets to the Michigan State football game on August 30th. Don't miss the Cal Football season opener at Memorial Stadium! Kickoff is at 5pm and with the promotion code, Reserved Tickets (normally $51) are just $34 apiece. To take advantage of the savings visit: www.CalBears.com/code Promotion Code: FRIENDS Go Bears! ********************************************************************** 6. July Performance Statistics ********************************************************************** Another record breaking month for Capitol Corridor! Check out the latest ridership and revenue results in our July report. You can also see reports from previous months here. July 2008 Performance Report [PDF] http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/ccjpa/JUL08_Performance_Report.pdf ********************************************************************** For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and press "1". Or check online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority 300 Lakeside Drive, 14th Floor East Oakland, California 94612 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) Copyright (c) 2002-2008 ]]> tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.138 2008-07-02T19:32:48Z 2008-07-02T19:39:46Z

Capitol Corridor News - July 1, 2008 1. 4th of July schedule and service adjustments 2. Track work completion 3. Sacramento parking lot construction 4. Bikes on board ********************************************************************** 1. 4th of July schedule and service adjustments ********************************************************************** • Capitol...

Kristie http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - July 1, 2008 1. 4th of July schedule and service adjustments 2. Track work completion 3. Sacramento parking lot construction 4. Bikes on board ********************************************************************** 1. 4th of July schedule and service adjustments ********************************************************************** • Capitol Corridor will run on a weekend/holiday schedule on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Fares will remain the same. • San Francisco Pier 39 stop will not have any motorcoach service from 7pm through midnight. Signage will be posted at this stop advising passengers of this service adjustment. Additionally, during those hours (7pm-midnight), the San Francisco Ferry Building stop will be temporarily moved to Steuart and Mission Streets, approximately 1.5 blocks from the current station to accommodate San Francisco's 4th of July Festivities. • The Truckee Stop (TRU) will be inaccessible from 9:30am-1pm due to a parade. Motorcoach buses will pick up passengers at the Truckee Diner instead that morning. Capitol Corridor wishes you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend! ********************************************************************** 2. Track work completed! ********************************************************************** The June track work is now complete, and there are no longer bus bridges between the Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield station. Capitol Corridor has resumed normal service. Please refer to the May 12, 2008 timetable for route and schedule information. We thank you for your patience while Union Pacific Railroad completed this project that will improve reliability and ride comfort. View the May 12th timetable [PDF] http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/schedules/train_schedules.pdf ********************************************************************** 3. Sacramento parking lot construction ********************************************************************** The City of Sacramento, Department of Transportation will be re-surfacing and re-striping the front parking lot at the Sacramento station. Parking lot improvements will take place on the following weekends: • July 19-20 • July 26-27 The Sacramento parking lot will re-open Monday mornings for daily commuters. During construction, drivers can access the Sacramento parking lot by using the 2nd Street entrance. For your convenience, additional parking is available at the Old Sacramento parking garage, located at 2nd and I Streets. The main entrance located at 5th and I Streets will not be available to drop off and pick up passengers. Passenger drop off and pick up will be located west of the station at 2nd and I Streets. Please follow detour signs. ********************************************************************** 4. Bikes on board ********************************************************************** With more and more people ditching their cars for a greener way to get to and from the train station, there are times when it is likely that the bike racks will fill up quickly. We encourage bicyclists to carry bungee cords with them so they can secure their bicycles to the racks or lower level seating areas when traveling on crowded trains. tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.137 2008-07-02T19:24:07Z 2008-07-02T19:24:28Z

Capitol Corridor News - May 30, 2008 Track Work Begins Tuesday, June 3, 2008 ********************************************************************** Track Work June 3-28, 2008 ********************************************************************** This is a quick reminder that track work between the Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield stations begins on Tuesday, June 3....

Kristie http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - May 30, 2008 Track Work Begins Tuesday, June 3, 2008 ********************************************************************** Track Work June 3-28, 2008 ********************************************************************** This is a quick reminder that track work between the Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield stations begins on Tuesday, June 3. A temporary schedule will be in effect from June 3-28, 2008. During this time, the following Capitol Corridor trains will be suspended: 533, 534, 745, 746. For morning and afternoon trains, connecting buses will carry passengers between the Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield stations; and trains will operate on the remainder of the route with a modified schedule. For a detailed schedule and more information about this trackwork project , visit www.capitolcorridor.org ********************************************************************** Bicycle Advisory During Track Work ********************************************************************** Due to limited space aboard motorcoach buses used during the bus bridge, Capitol Corridor strongly discourages cyclists from traveling with their bicycles on affected trains between Suisun/Fairfield and Martinez during the track work project. We suggest that cyclists be prepared to secure bicycles at the train station, as bicycles will not be permitted in the seating area on the buses. Storage space underneath the bus is very limited and priority will be given to baggage. More details on bicycle advisory http://www.capitolcorridor.org/aboard_the_train/bulletins_and_updates/