Rising Gas Prices & Improving Economy Help to Fill Seats Train Ridership in March Increases 11% Capitol Corridor’s March 2011 performance report is in and for the third consecutive month double-digit ridership increases continue as an improving economy and rising fuel costs help to fill train seats. “As gasoline prices soar, more and more drivers are seeking affordable ways to …
More Northern California Drivers Ditched Cars in January to Ride Capitol Corridor Instead
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) officials announced a new ridership threshold was set last month, making January 2011 performance the best of any January in the history of the service. “130,860 passengers rode our trains last month, which is an 11 percent increase compared to the 117,860 who boarded Capitol Corridor trains in January 2010.†CCJPA Chair Bob Franklin …
Capitol Corridor Ends 2010 with a Triple Win: More Riders, Higher Revenue & Stellar On-Time Performance
Rail Service Publishes New “Ride Guide†to Ensure Pleasant Train Trips for New and Loyal Customers Capitol Corridor, Northern California’s intercity passenger rail service, ended 2010 with a triple win: more riders, higher revenue and stellar on-time performance. In December, Capitol Corridor ridership increased five percent compared to same period last year, revenue rose 10 percent, and its on-time performance …
CAPITOL CORRIDOR 2010 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE ADVISORY
Oakland, CA., December 17, 2010 –  Capitol Corridor trains will run on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on the following days: Christmas Eve:  Friday, December 24, 2010 Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25, 2010 New Year’s Eve:  Friday, December 31, 2010 New Year’s Day: Saturday, January 1, 2011 New Year’s Eve Capitol Corridor/Amtrak Thruway Bus Schedule Changes On New Year’s …
End of “Furlough Fridays” Help to Fill Capitol Corridor Seats
Ten Percent More Travelers Ditch Their Cars in Favor of Northern California Rail Service Capitol Corridor, the third busiest intercity passenger rail service in the nation, announced a double-digit increase in November ridership. Ten percent more travelers ditched their cars in favor of riding the Capitol Corridor compared to the same period last year.  Ridership on the Capitol Corridor, …
