CC Rail Mail tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3 2008-05-09T16:40:34Z Movable Type Open Source 4.1 CC Rail Mail - May 8, 2008 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.118 2008-05-09T16:40:23Z 2008-05-09T16:40:34Z Capitol Corridor News - May 8, 2008 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! 2. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! ********************************************************************** Celebrate National Train Day with Capitol Corridor this Saturday, May 10, 2008.... Kristie http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - May 8, 2008 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! 2. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! ********************************************************************** Celebrate National Train Day with Capitol Corridor this Saturday, May 10, 2008. Check out our local events and activities: Emeryville Celebration Join the Emeryville community at the Emeryville station on Saturday May 10, for rail-related fun for the whole family! From 11am - 1pm, the City of Emeryville will host a community celebration in coordination with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak, to recognize National Train Day, and the key role that the Emeryville station plays in getting people and goods where they need to go. The CCJPA, Caltrans and Amtrak will present the first-ever California Golden STAR (California Golden State Advocate of Rail) Award. Additionally, the station will host family-friendly fun such as a model train display, cookies and punch, and children's activities. Free Admission to the California State Railroad Museum On May 10, 2008, passengers showing their Amtrak ticket stub or Sacramento River Cats game ticket stub or season ticket holder pass will receive free admission to the California State Railroad Museum. Sacramento Station - Northern California's Busiest Station Celebrates! Commemorative postcards, stickers and other giveaways will be handed out from 9am - 2pm in honor of National Train Day at Sacramento, Northern California's busiest train station (and the 8th busiest in the nation) on May 10th, 2008 while supplies last. Enjoy light refreshments and learn about Sacramento Regional Transit's direct Light Rail connection to the station. San Francisco Ferry Station honors National Train Day On May 10th, 2008, the San Francisco Ferry Building Station will celebrate National Train Day during the popular SF Farmer's Market at the beautiful Ferry Building. Enjoy commemorative postcards, stickers and other giveaways while supplies last, and enter to win a prize drawing. The SF Ferry Station is just south of the Ferry Building - look for the National Train Day Banners! Davis and Martinez Station Open Houses On May 10th, 2008 various staffed Amtrak stations will be hosting open houses in celebration of National Train Day. Commemorative postcards, stickers and other giveaways will be handed out, while supplies last. Stop by one of the Capitol Corridor stations listed below to learn more about taking the train. * Davis (840 2nd Street at H Street) * Martinez (601 Marina Vista Drive) You can also visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for more details. For more information about National Train Day events across the country, you can visit www.nationaltrainday.com ********************************************************************** 2. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor's new timetable goes into effect on Monday, May 12. This new schedule reflects changes to some of the motorcoach times and routes, including a new San Francisco/Route 99 stop at Civic Center (near 1145 Market St. between 7th & 8th) and new motorcoach service from Sacramento to Auburn for Train 544. Pick up a copy of the new timetable at your local station or download an electronic version from www.capitolcorridor.org CC Rail Mail - May 8, 2008 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.117 2008-05-09T16:33:56Z 2008-05-09T16:40:06Z Capitol Corridor News - May 8, 2008 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! 2. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! ********************************************************************** Celebrate National Train Day with Capitol Corridor this Saturday, May 10, 2008.... Kristie http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - May 8, 2008 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! 2. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day - this Saturday! ********************************************************************** Celebrate National Train Day with Capitol Corridor this Saturday, May 10, 2008. Check out our local events and activities: Emeryville Celebration Join the Emeryville community at the Emeryville station on Saturday May 10, for rail-related fun for the whole family! From 11am - 1pm, the City of Emeryville will host a community celebration in coordination with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak, to recognize National Train Day, and the key role that the Emeryville station plays in getting people and goods where they need to go. The CCJPA, Caltrans and Amtrak will present the first-ever California Golden STAR (California Golden State Advocate of Rail) Award. Additionally, the station will host family-friendly fun such as a model train display, cookies and punch, and children's activities. Free Admission to the California State Railroad Museum On May 10, 2008, passengers showing their Amtrak ticket stub or Sacramento River Cats game ticket stub or season ticket holder pass will receive free admission to the California State Railroad Museum. Sacramento Station - Northern California's Busiest Station Celebrates! Commemorative postcards, stickers and other giveaways will be handed out from 9am - 2pm in honor of National Train Day at Sacramento, Northern California's busiest train station (and the 8th busiest in the nation) on May 10th, 2008 while supplies last. Enjoy light refreshments and learn about Sacramento Regional Transit's direct Light Rail connection to the station. San Francisco Ferry Station honors National Train Day On May 10th, 2008, the San Francisco Ferry Building Station will celebrate National Train Day during the popular SF Farmer's Market at the beautiful Ferry Building. Enjoy commemorative postcards, stickers and other giveaways while supplies last, and enter to win a prize drawing. The SF Ferry Station is just south of the Ferry Building - look for the National Train Day Banners! Davis and Martinez Station Open Houses On May 10th, 2008 various staffed Amtrak stations will be hosting open houses in celebration of National Train Day. Commemorative postcards, stickers and other giveaways will be handed out, while supplies last. Stop by one of the Capitol Corridor stations listed below to learn more about taking the train. * Davis (840 2nd Street at H Street) * Martinez (601 Marina Vista Drive) You can also visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for more details. For more information about National Train Day events across the country, you can visit www.nationaltrainday.com ********************************************************************** 2. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor's new timetable goes into effect on Monday, May 12. This new schedule reflects changes to some of the motorcoach times and routes, including a new San Francisco/Route 99 stop at Civic Center (near 1145 Market St. between 7th & 8th) and new motorcoach service from Sacramento to Auburn for Train 544. Pick up a copy of the new timetable at your local station or download an electronic version from www.capitolcorridor.org CC Rail Mail - May 2, 2008 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.116 2008-05-06T22:41:21Z 2008-05-07T16:13:50Z Capitol Corridor News - May 2, 2008 1. National Train Day Savings - sale ends soon! 2. National Train Day Events 3. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day Savings - sale ends soon! ********************************************************************** Don't delay -... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - May 2, 2008 1. National Train Day Savings - sale ends soon! 2. National Train Day Events 3. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day Savings - sale ends soon! ********************************************************************** Don't delay - this offer is valid for sale now until May 7, 2008 only! In celebration of National Train Day, Capitol Corridor invites you to enjoy 25% off when you travel on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Not only is this offer good for service on the Capitol Corridor®, but you could also use it for travel on the Pacific Surfliner® or San Joaquins® and connecting thruway motorcoach service on May 10th only. Bring the family along: each adult may bring up to 2 children at half the regular adult fare. Visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for more details! ********************************************************************** 2. National Train Day Events ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will celebrate National Train day on Saturday, May 10, 2008, with several activities and events, including: Presentation of the first ever California Golden STAR Award Join the Emeryville community at the Emeryville station on Saturday May 10, for rail-related fun for the whole family! From 11am - 1pm, the City of Emeryville will host a community celebration in coordination with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak, to recognize National Train Day, and the key role that the Emeryville station plays in getting people and goods where they need to go. The CCJPA, Caltrans and Amtrak will present the first-ever California Golden STAR (California Golden State Advocate of Rail) Award. Additionally, the station will host family-friendly fun such as a model train display, cookies and punch, and children's activities. Free Admission to the California State Railroad Museum On May 10, 2008, passengers showing their Amtrak ticket stub or Sacramento River Cats game ticket stub or season ticket holder pass will receive free admission to the California State Railroad Museum. More local event details will be announced, and as they become available we'll keep you informed in upcoming editions of CC Rail Mail. You can also visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for more details. For more information about National Train Day events across the country, you can visit www.nationaltrainday.com ********************************************************************** 3. May 12 Timetable Change ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor's new timetable goes into effect on Monday, May 12. This new schedule reflects changes to some of the motorcoach times and routes, including a new San Francisco/Route 99 stop at Civic Center (near 1145 Market St. between 7th & 8th) and new motorcoach service from Sacramento to Auburn for Train 544. The new timetable will be in stations and available online the week of May 5. ********************************************************************** 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 CC Rail Mail - April 25, 2008 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.115 2008-05-06T22:36:24Z 2008-05-07T16:14:22Z Capitol Corridor News - April 25, 2008 1. National Train Day 2. June Trackwork Project 3. BART Tickets 4. California Intercity Rail Video 5. Automated Train Status 6. Sacramento Jazz Jubilee ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day ********************************************************************** To raise awareness... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - April 25, 2008 1. National Train Day 2. June Trackwork Project 3. BART Tickets 4. California Intercity Rail Video 5. Automated Train Status 6. Sacramento Jazz Jubilee ********************************************************************** 1. National Train Day ********************************************************************** To raise awareness of the vital role rail plays in our nation's transportation system, Amtrak is celebrating the first annual National Train Day on Saturday, May 10, 2008. The date of National Train Day, May 10, holds special meaning as it is the anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Point, Utah in 1869. At Promontory Point, the east coast and west coast were connected for the first time by rail. Capitol Corridor will celebrate National Train day locally, with several activities and events, including: Presentation of the first ever California Golden STAR Award Join the Emeryville community at the Emeryville station on Saturday May 10, for rail-related fun for the whole family! From 11am - 1pm, the City of Emeryville will host a community celebration in coordination with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak, to recognize National Train Day, and the key role that the Emeryville station plays in getting people and goods where they need to go. The CCJPA, Caltrans and Amtrak will present the first-ever California Golden STAR (California Golden State Advocate of Rail) Award. Additionally, the station will host family-friendly fun such as a model train display, cookies and punch, and children's activities. Free Admission to the California State Railroad Museum On May 10, 2008, passengers showing their Amtrak ticket stub or Sacramento River Cats game ticket stub or season ticket holder pass will receive free admission to the California State Railroad Museum. 25% discount for travel In celebration of National Train Day, Capitol Corridor invites you to enjoy 25% off when you travel on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Not only is this offer good for service on the Capitol Corridor®, but you could also use it for travel on the Pacific Surfliner® or San Joaquins® and connecting thruway motorcoach service on May 10th only. Don't delay - this offer is valid for sale from April 23 - May 7, 2008 only. Bring the family along: each adult may bring up to 2 children at half the regular adult fare. Visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for more details! More local event details will be announced, and as they become available we'll keep you informed in upcoming editions of CC Rail Mail. You can also visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for more details. For more information about National Train Day events around the nation, you can visit www.nationaltrainday.com ********************************************************************** 2. June Trackwork Project ********************************************************************** In early June, Union Pacific will upgrade track infrastructure (primarily railroad ties & bridges) between Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield, installing approximately 40,000 new wood ties at their own expense. This is the second installment of a multi-year track upgrade project between Oakland and Sacramento, which will keep the railroad in good condition so trains can operate reliably. During the course of the track work, some morning and early afternoon Capitol Corridor trains will not operate between Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield. Instead, connecting busses will handle passengers between those two stations, and trains will operate on the remainder of the route on a modified schedule. Early morning and late afternoon/evening trains should not be affected. At this point, the modified schedule for the affected trains is still being developed. More information will be announced when it becomes available. ********************************************************************** 3. BART Tickets ********************************************************************** When you purchase a discounted BART ticket on board, make sure to keep it away from magnets, which can demagnetize your ticket and make it invalid! Store your ticket away from these items that may contain magnets: * bag/jewelry clasps * mobile phones * personal electronic devices such as PDAs, MP3 players, etc. ********************************************************************** 4. California Intercity Rail Video ********************************************************************** On February 21, 2008, an "Intercity Passenger Rail Day" was held in Sacramento to provide a forum for legislators, transportation executives, corridor managers and elected officials to discuss strategies to sustain and expand intercity passenger service. The Chairs of all four intercity passenger rail corridors spoke on the benefits and challenges of rail and urged all legislators to commit to providing an annual stream of funding to sustain and improve the state's passenger rail system. As part of the educational program for legislators and executives, CCJPA produced a video to showcase the successes of the State of California's 18-year investment in passenger rail, featuring the Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner, and San Joaquin rail lines. The Capitol Corridor has hosted a copy of this educational video on our website for passengers to view. Please be advised that the video will load for 10 seconds before playing (length: 10 minutes). View the California Intercity Rail Video http://capitolcorridor.org/about_ccjpa/ ********************************************************************** 5. Automated Train Status ********************************************************************** Looking for an easier way to find the status of your train? Visit our automated train status feature! It's available online at www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus ********************************************************************** 6. Sacramento Jazz Jubilee- Sounds Like Fun! ********************************************************************** This Memorial Day, take the Capitol Corridor to the 35th annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. From May 23-26, 2008, about 100 performing groups, in more than a dozen Jazz genres, will descend upon Sacramento to entertain music fans. Capitol Corridor's Sacramento station is less than a block from Old Sacramento- just steps from the action. And with our free transit transfer pass, you can connect to Sacramento Regional Transit buses or light rail to travel to the other festival venues. For more information about the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, visit www.sacjazz.com http://www.sacjazz.com ********************************************************************** 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 by calling 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and pressing "1" or visiting www.capitolcorridor.org CC Rail Mail - April 2, 2008 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.114 2008-05-06T22:34:38Z 2008-05-06T22:35:17Z Capitol Corridor News - April 2, 2008 1. Rider Appreciation Events 2. May Trackwork Project 3. National Train Day 4. School Groups onboard 5. Automated Train Status ********************************************************************** 1. Rider Appreciation Events ********************************************************************** We are hosting two onboard Rider Appreciation... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - April 2, 2008 1. Rider Appreciation Events 2. May Trackwork Project 3. National Train Day 4. School Groups onboard 5. Automated Train Status ********************************************************************** 1. Rider Appreciation Events ********************************************************************** We are hosting two onboard Rider Appreciation events this month! Join us for complimentary food, sodas, fun and penny wine tasting in the Cafe Car. Tuesday, April 8th, Train 545 from Sacramento to Oakland Jack London. Thursday, April 10th, Train 538 from Oakland Jack London to Sacramento. Passengers must have a valid ticket to board the trains on which these events will be held. ********************************************************************** 2. May Trackwork Project ********************************************************************** In late May/early June, Union Pacific will upgrade track infrastructure (primarily railroad ties & bridges) between Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield, installing approximately 40,000 new wood ties at their own expense. This is the second installment of a multi-year track upgrade project between Oakland and Sacramento, which will keep the railroad in good condition so trains can operate reliably. During the course of the track work, some morning and early afternoon Capitol Corridor trains will not operate between Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield. Instead, connecting busses will handle passengers between those two stations, and trains will operate on the remainder of the route on a modified schedule. Early morning and late afternoon/evening trains should not be affected. At this point, the modified schedule for the affected trains is still being worked out. More information will be announced when it becomes available. ********************************************************************** 3. National Train Day ********************************************************************** To raise awareness of the vital role rail plays in our nation's transportation system, Amtrak is celebrating the first annual National Train Day on Saturday, May 10, 2008. The date of National Train Day, May 10, holds special meaning as it is the anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Point, Utah in 1869. At Promontory Point, the east coast and west coast were connected for the first time by rail. Amtrak is holding a one day sale on April 4th for 'buy one, get one' tickets valid for travel on National Train Day. More Information Capitol Corridor is participating in National Train day on a local level, and activities & events include: - Passengers showing their Amtrak ticket stub will receive free admission to the California State Railroad Museum on May 10, 2008 only - 25% discount will be offered to passengers traveling on May 10, 2008 aboard the Capitol Corridor, San Joaquins, and Pacific Surfliner trains. Check back for more information about this discount offer soon! More local event details will be announced, and as they become available we'll keep you informed in upcoming editions of CC Rail Mail. For more information about National Train Day and planned events, you can visit www.nationaltrainday.com ********************************************************************** 4. Welcome School Groups aboard ********************************************************************** April and May are the busiest months for school groups on Capitol Corridor, as teachers take their students on end-of-the-year field trips. Please welcome these groups onboard, as many of the students are riding the train for the very first time. In some instances, cars may be reserved for large groups. Please be courteous to your fellow riders and store your personal items in the overhead bins to ensure there are enough seats for all of our passengers. Thanks! ********************************************************************** 5. Automated Train Status ********************************************************************** Looking for an easier way to find the status of your train? Visit our automated train status feature! It's available online at www.capitolcorridor.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 by calling 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322) and pressing "1" or visiting www.capitolcorridor.org CC Rail Mail - January 31, 2008 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.110 2008-03-24T17:26:11Z 2008-03-24T17:27:13Z Capitol Corridor News - January 31, 2008 1. Potential Delays at Davis Station February 2nd-4th 2. Business Plan and Public Workshops 3. Stitch 'n Ride tickets now on sale! 4. Message to Riders ********************************************************************** 1. Potential Delays at Davis Station... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - January 31, 2008 1. Potential Delays at Davis Station February 2nd-4th 2. Business Plan and Public Workshops 3. Stitch 'n Ride tickets now on sale! 4. Message to Riders ********************************************************************** 1. Potential Delays at Davis Station February 2nd-4th ********************************************************************** Union Pacific will be conducting a track replacement project at the Davis station this weekend. In order to minimize delays to passengers, most of the work will be performed overnight; however, some evening and morning trains may be affected. This work will impact Capitol Corridor train service to/from Davis and Sacramento with potential 15-20 minute delays due to trains using the Davis wye to load/unload passengers and change ends. Your patience, understanding and cooperation are appreciated. More Information http://www.capitolcorridor.org/aboard_the_train/bulletins_and_updates/ ********************************************************************** 2. 2008 Public Workshops - CCJPA Draft Business Plan ********************************************************************** The CCJPA is hosting the annual series of workshops where members of the public are invited to provide input and comment on the Draft Business Plan for FY08-09 and FY09-10, as well as the future plans for the Capitol Corridor. Download a PDF of the Draft Business Plan (1.2MB) View the Public Workshops schedule at www.capitolcorridor.org http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/ccjpa/publicworkshops08.pdf ********************************************************************** 3. Stitch 'n Ride tickets are now on sale! ********************************************************************** We're very happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for our annual Stitch 'n Ride train to Stitches West 2008! This year we will host a special train dedicated just for yarnaholics 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 can enjoy the company of other knitters traveling to the convention, share ideas and showcase your prized projects to others. It's a fantastic 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 23rd or, enjoy a short 10-15 minute walk to the convention center. We look forward to seeing you aboard on February 23, 2008! For more information visit: http://www.capitolcorridor.org/stitchnride For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our Stitch 'n Ride page http://www.capitolcorridor.org/promotions/stitchnride ********************************************************************** 4. Message to Riders ********************************************************************** Read the lastest Message to Riders from Capitol Corridor's Managing Director, Gene Skoropowski. Read Gene's Message http://www.capitolcorridor.org/about_ccjpa/message_to_riders/ CC Rail Mail - January 18, 2008 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.109 2008-03-24T17:19:10Z 2008-03-24T17:25:11Z Capitol Corridor News - January 18, 2008 1. Business Plan and Public Workshops 2. Rider Appreciation Events 3. December 2007 Performance Report 4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Service Schedule ********************************************************************** 1. 2008 Public Workshops - CCJPA Draft Business... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - January 18, 2008 1. Business Plan and Public Workshops 2. Rider Appreciation Events 3. December 2007 Performance Report 4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Service Schedule ********************************************************************** 1. 2008 Public Workshops - CCJPA Draft Business Plan ********************************************************************** The CCJPA is hosting the annual series of workshops where members of the public are invited to provide input and comment on the Draft Business Plan for FY08-09 and FY09-10, as well as the future plans for the Capitol Corridor. View the Public Workshops schedule at www.capitolcorridor.org http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/ccjpa/publicworkshops08.pdf ********************************************************************** 2. Rider Appreciation Events ********************************************************************** We are hosting two onboard Rider Appreciation events this month! Join us for free food, free sodas, free fun and penny wine tasting in the Cafe Car. Tuesday, January 22th Train 536 from Oakland Jack London to Auburn Thursday, January 24th Train 544 from San Jose to Martinez Passengers are required to have a valid ticket to board the trains on which these events will be held. ********************************************************************** 3. December 2007 Performance Report ********************************************************************** Check out Capitol Corridor's record ridership numbers and the latest performance statistics in the December 2007 monthly performance report. View the PDF at www.capitolcorridor.org http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/ccjpa/dec07perfreport.pdf ********************************************************************** 4. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Service Schedule ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will operate a regular weekday service schedule on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday - Monday, January 21, 2008. CC Rail Mail - December 28, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.108 2008-03-24T17:17:13Z 2008-03-24T17:18:25Z Capitol Corridor News - December 28, 2007 1. New Year's Day Service Schedule 2. Placer Commuter Express Holiday Schedule 3. El Capitan Coffee Company at the Suisun Station ********************************************************************** 1. New Year's Service Schedule ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will operate on... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - December 28, 2007 1. New Year's Day Service Schedule 2. Placer Commuter Express Holiday Schedule 3. El Capitan Coffee Company at the Suisun Station ********************************************************************** 1. New Year's Service Schedule ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on New Year's Day - Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Regularly scheduled service on all other days, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 21, 2008) and Presidents Day (Monday, February 18, 2008). ********************************************************************** 2. Placer Commuter Express Holiday Schedule ********************************************************************** There is no Placer Commuter Express service on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, in observance of New Year's Day. For a complete list of observed holidays, please visit the Placer County Transit website. www.placer.ca.gov/transit http://www.placer.ca.gov/transit ********************************************************************** 3. El Capitan Coffee Company at the Suisun/Fairfield Station ********************************************************************** Visit the El Capitan Coffee Company, located right inside the Suisun station, for delicious mochas, lattes and smoothies. Grab a gourmet coffee and a snack on your way to the train. El Capitan Coffee Company is open from 5:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Learn more about El Capitan Coffee Company http://www.elcapitancoffee.com CC Rail Mail - December 21, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.107 2008-03-24T17:11:21Z 2008-03-24T17:11:44Z Capitol Corridor News - December 21, 2007 1. Christmas/New Year's Service Schedule 2. November Performance Report ********************************************************************** 1. Christmas/New Year's Service Schedule ********************************************************************** This is a busy time of year on Capitol Corridor, as many passengers travel by train to... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - December 21, 2007 1. Christmas/New Year's Service Schedule 2. November Performance Report ********************************************************************** 1. Christmas/New Year's Service Schedule ********************************************************************** This is a busy time of year on Capitol Corridor, as many passengers travel by train to their holiday destinations. When planning your travels, remember to allow extra time for parking and purchasing your train ticket. When possible, purchase your ticket ahead of time online. Capitol Corridor will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on the following dates: Christmas Tuesday, December 25, 2007 New Year's Day Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Regularly scheduled service on all other days. ********************************************************************** 2. November Performance Report ********************************************************************** Check out Capitol Corridor's record ridership numbers and the latest performance statistics in the November 2007 Performance Report. Read the November 2007 report (PDF) http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/ccjpa/nov07perfreport.pdf CC Rail Mail - December 6, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.106 2008-03-24T17:04:53Z 2008-03-24T17:06:53Z Capitol Corridor News - December 6, 2007 1. Stitch 'n Ride with Debbie Stoller- December 7th 2. Gene's Holiday Message to Riders 3. Trackwork December 8-9 4. Busy Holiday Travel Season 5. Richmond Transit Station ********************************************************************** 1. Stitch 'n Ride... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - December 6, 2007 1. Stitch 'n Ride with Debbie Stoller- December 7th 2. Gene's Holiday Message to Riders 3. Trackwork December 8-9 4. Busy Holiday Travel Season 5. Richmond Transit Station ********************************************************************** 1. Stitch 'n Ride with Debbie Stoller- December 7th ********************************************************************** Tomorrow, you're invited to stitch 'n ride with New York Times best-selling author Debbie Stoller from Sacramento to San Francisco's Union Square shopping district. The author of Stitch 'N Bitch Nation will talk about her new book, Son of Stitch 'N Bitch, while showing off hot new patterns and sharing tricks of the trade. Books will also be available on board the train for purchase. Train 537 departs the Sacramento station at 12:10pm, and arrives in San Francisco at 2:55pm. Learn more about this and other Stitch 'n Ride events at www.capitolcorridor.org/stitchnride http://www.capitolcorridor.org/promotions/stitch_n_ride.php ********************************************************************** 2. 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 2007, looking forward to 2008 and what he's asking Santa to put in his stocking this year. Read the Holiday Message to Riders at www.capitolcorridor.org http://www.capitolcorridor.org/about_ccjpa/message_to_riders/ ********************************************************************** 3. Trackwork December 8-9 ********************************************************************** This Saturday & Sunday, Union Pacific track crews perform maintenance on our tracks between Martinez and Suisun/Fairfield. From 6:00am - 6:00pm, Capitol Corridor trains will operate on a single track. Passengers may experience short delays, but this maintenance should have a minimal impact on our operating schedule ********************************************************************** 4. Busy Holiday Travel Season ********************************************************************** December is a busy time of year on Capitol Corridor, as many passengers travel by train to their holiday destinations. When planning your travels, remember to allow extra time for parking and purchasing your train ticket. When possibly, purchase your ticket ahead of time online. Capitol Corridor will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on the following dates: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Regularly scheduled service on all other days. ********************************************************************** 5. New Richmond Transit Station ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor passengers traveling to and from the Richmond station now have a stylishly new and safer place to connect to BART, wait for a bus and even shop. Passenger-friendly amenities such as a covered waiting area, transit ticket counter, service concession, restrooms and multi-agency police patrol stop were all designed into this new 3,700 square foot transit center, which is located up the BART concourse stairs. CC Rail Mail - November 21, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.105 2008-03-24T17:02:00Z 2008-03-24T17:03:26Z Capitol Corridor News - November 21, 2007 1. Thanksgiving Week/Christmas service schedule 2. New Parking Area at OKJ station 3. Stitch 'n Ride with Debbie Stoller- December 7th 4. Visit Train Week at Habitot Children's Museum ********************************************************************** 1. Thanksgiving Week/Christmas... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - November 21, 2007 1. Thanksgiving Week/Christmas service schedule 2. New Parking Area at OKJ station 3. Stitch 'n Ride with Debbie Stoller- December 7th 4. Visit Train Week at Habitot Children's Museum ********************************************************************** 1. Thanksgiving Week/Christmas service schedule ********************************************************************** Thanksgiving week is one of the most heavily traveled weeks on the Capitol Corridor line. Please arrive at the station early to allow extra time for parking and purchasing your train ticket. Capitol Corridor will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on the following dates: Thursday, November 22, 2007 Friday, November 23, 2007 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Regularly scheduled service on all other days. ********************************************************************** 2. New Parking Area at OKJ station ********************************************************************** The Port of Oakland will begin construction of a new parking garage at the Oakland Jack London train station on Monday, November 26, 2007. During the construction period, parking for Amtrak passengers will be relocated. No parking will be allowed in the current lot. As of Monday, November 26, 2007 Amtrak passengers will be required to park in a new parking area located at 200 Embarcadero West. The new 7-story garage will be built on the site of the current parking lot and plans include retail space on the ground floor in addition to 1,100 parking stalls. Construction is expected to last approximately one year. Click here to download flyer. http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/stations/okjparking.pdf ********************************************************************** 3. Stitch 'n Ride with Debbie Stoller- December 7th ********************************************************************** This holiday season the Capitol Corridor will continue its popular Stitch 'n Ride series with a special onboard appearance by New York Times best-selling author Debbie Stoller. The author of Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook, Stitch 'N Bitch Nation, Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker and most recently, Son of Stitch 'N Bitch will stitch 'n ride with Capitol Corridor train passengers while she talks about her new book, shows off hot new patterns and shares tricks of the trade. On Friday, December 7th, passengers of all ages and skill levels in Northern California are invited to board Capitol Corridor train 537 with their craft projects and join Debbie on the trip from Sacramento to San Francisco's Union Square shopping district. The train departs the Sacramento station at 12:10pm, and arrives in San Francisco at 2:55pm. Books will be available on board the train for purchase. For more information on Stitch 'n Ride events, visit capitolcorridor.org/promotions/stitch_n_ride.php http://www.capitolcorridor.org/promotions/stitch_n_ride.php ********************************************************************** 4. Experience Train Week at Habitot Children's Museum ********************************************************************** Calling all conductors! Be the first to run trains at Habitot's new train table, ride on a miniature train, and play with miniature BART trains. Create a boxcar train (bring a large box, or purchase one at Habitot), and create artwork with railroad track impressions. Watch the mini-train exhibit and listen to train tales storytelling. 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. Giveaways and information to other local train destinations will be featured throughout the week. Enjoy FREE Admission on December 8 or $1 off adult admission (print & present this email) anytime during Train Week! Habitot Children's Museum was founded by parents and educators in 1992 to meet the unique needs and interests of infants, toddlers and preschoolers 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. http://www.habitot.org CC Rail Mail - November 9, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.104 2008-03-24T17:00:57Z 2008-03-24T17:01:19Z Capitol Corridor News - November 9, 2007 1. Fare Increase- Effective November 13, 2007 2. Veterans Day/ Thanksgiving Week Service ********************************************************************** 1. Fare Increase- Effective November 13, 2007 ********************************************************************** Effective November 13, there will be a 3% fare increase for... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - November 9, 2007 1. Fare Increase- Effective November 13, 2007 2. Veterans Day/ Thanksgiving Week Service ********************************************************************** 1. Fare Increase- Effective November 13, 2007 ********************************************************************** Effective November 13, there will be a 3% fare increase for all Capitol Corridor travel. We don't like increasing fares any more than you do, but this relatively modest increase will help supplement the limited financial support we receive from the state budget allocation. However, with the regular, relatively small fare increases we make, we are able to continue 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. ********************************************************************** 2. Veterans Day/ Thanksgiving Week Service ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor will operate on a regular Weekday schedule on Monday, November 12, Veterans Day. Capitol Corridor will run a Weekend/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2007. CC Rail Mail - October 26, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.103 2008-03-24T16:59:33Z 2008-03-24T17:00:11Z Capitol Corridor News - October 26, 2007 1. New Timetable- Monday, October 29, 2007 2. Capitol Corridor ridership keeps growing! ********************************************************************** 1. New Timetable- October 29, 2007 ********************************************************************** New Capitol Corridor schedules go into effect on Monday, October 29, 2007.... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - October 26, 2007 1. New Timetable- Monday, October 29, 2007 2. Capitol Corridor ridership keeps growing! ********************************************************************** 1. New Timetable- October 29, 2007 ********************************************************************** New Capitol Corridor schedules go into effect on Monday, October 29, 2007. There are no changes to train times, but several adjustments and changes have been made to the connecting bus schedules. The new printed schedules will be available today, or you can visit the Capitol Corridor website to download a copy of the new schedule. ********************************************************************** 2. Capitol Corridor ridership keeps growing! ********************************************************************** Capitol Corridor carried more than 1.4 million passengers in FY07, a 15 percent increase over the same period last year. "We want to attract new riders on the train and get drivers off the highways. When we see that our ridership numbers grow every month, we know we're accomplishing that goal," said Forrest Williams, Chair of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. "For people who value how they spend their time, the train offers a better alternative than sitting in traffic." CCJPA wants to thank you, our riders, for helping us reach record-breaking ridership month after month, and year after year! CC Rail Mail - October 19, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.102 2008-03-24T16:57:11Z 2008-03-24T16:58:59Z Capitol Corridor News - October 19, 2007 1. Temporary motorcoach service change on Sunday 2. Take the train to Raiders games 3. Getting to Cal's Memorial Stadium is easy 4. Earn Amtrak Guest Rewards bonus points ********************************************************************** 1. Temporary motorcoach... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - October 19, 2007 1. Temporary motorcoach service change on Sunday 2. Take the train to Raiders games 3. Getting to Cal's Memorial Stadium is easy 4. Earn Amtrak Guest Rewards bonus points ********************************************************************** 1. Temporary motorcoach service change on Sunday ********************************************************************** Due to street closures for the Nike Women's Marathon, motorcoach service to the Pier 39 stop in San Francisco will be unavailable on Sunday, October 21st until 11:00am. Passengers travelling to this stop during this time should plan to off-board at the SF Ferry Building or Embarcadero locations and make alternate arrangements to reach their destination. Service is scheduled to resume after 11:00am. ********************************************************************** 2. Take the train to Raiders games ********************************************************************** Take the train to select Raiders games and save 25%! Visit a local Raiders Image store to pick up a Capitol Corridor rack card with details on how to save on your train trip. Ditch the traffic and parking hassles, and hope aboard Capitol Corridor for a comfortable and convenient ride - straight to McAfee Coliseum. The 25% discount is good for the following game days: October 21 vs. Kansas City Chiefs November 4 vs. Houston Texans December 2 vs. Denver Broncos ********************************************************************** 3. Getting to Cal's Memorial Stadium is easy ********************************************************************** You shouldn't have to suffer in traffic for your football devotion -- take Capitol Corridor & BART instead! Take Capitol Corridor to the Richmond station, and transfer to BART by walking or taking the elevator, downstairs. (You can purchase discounted BART tickets in the Café Car.) BART will drop you off at the Downtown Berkeley station. The stadium is an easy 10-minute walk through campus. Or, you can catch a free shuttle that will take you to the stadium. You can also take the train to the Berkeley station and transfer to AC Transit. Hop on bus #51/51 Broadway and get off at the University & Shattuck stop. Don't forget to ask the conductor for two free transit transfers, which will allow you to ride on AC Transit to the game and back to the station for free. Check out www.calbears.com for more information about Cal home games. http://www.calbears.com ********************************************************************** 4. Earn Amtrak Guest Rewards bonus points ********************************************************************** Have you signed up to become an Amtrak Guest Rewards member? Register now to earn double points every time you travel until December 14, 2007 (excluding November 20 through November 27, 2007). To register online visit www.amtrakguestrewards.com/91707. To register by phone, call 1-800-307-5000 (option 2) and enter registration code: 91707. Also, sign up for the new Amtrak Guest Rewards Mastercard and earn 5,000 points just for opening! Visit www.amtrakguestrewards.com for more information. http://www.amtrakguestrewards.com CC Rail Mail - September 7, 2007 tag:www.capitolcorridor.org,2008:/promotions/cc_rail_mail//3.100 2008-03-24T16:48:07Z 2008-03-24T16:54:35Z Capitol Corridor News - September 7, 2007 1. Sacramento Station - Temporary Weekend Parking Changes 2. Highway 17 Express Bus Adjusts Schedule ----------------------------------------------------------- 1. Sacramento Station Temporary Weekend Parking Changes Sep 8 - Oct 7, 2007 (Weekends only) The City... Priscilla http://www.capitolcorridor.org Capitol Corridor News - September 7, 2007 1. Sacramento Station - Temporary Weekend Parking Changes 2. Highway 17 Express Bus Adjusts Schedule ----------------------------------------------------------- 1. Sacramento Station Temporary Weekend Parking Changes Sep 8 - Oct 7, 2007 (Weekends only) The City of Sacramento Department of Transportation is adding more parking stalls and making several other improvements for our customers at the Sacramento Valley Station. Starting in the early morning on Saturday, September 08, the 5th Street entrance and the east side of the parking lot will be closed to begin construction for five consecutive weekends. Construction will take place only on weekends to minimize inconvenience to depot parkers. Drivers will be directed to use the 2nd Street parking lot entrance via detour signage. The full parking lot will re-open each Monday morning to commuters. See the full schedule for the closures. The Sacramento Valley Station project includes the addition of parking lot lights, angled parking, an additional 20 parking stalls, slurry seal, traffic flow improvements, and passenger drop-off and pick-up enhancements. The entire project is scheduled to be completed by the first week of October. Full Story: http://www.capitolcorridor.org/aboard_the_train/bulletins_and_updates/ 2. Highway 17 Express Bus Adjusts Schedule The Highway 17 Express bus service (San Jose/Santa Cruz) run by the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District began running a new schedule, effective September 6, 2007. Passengers are advised to visit www.scmtd.com for details.