New “Charger” locomotives are now taking the lead for the Capitol Corridor fleet in Northern California. Built locally by Siemens in Sacramento and meeting the federal “100% Made In America” requirements, a total of six new locomotives were first introduced in April 2017 at the California Passenger Rail Summit in Sacramento, and have gone through extensive testing and are now in revenue service. More Make Way! New Charger Locomotives Coming Through
Author: Danielle Halprin
Thanksgiving Tips for Easy Holiday Travel
November 2, 2017Thanksgiving is the busiest travel period for the Capitol Corridor. To ensure that your ride is as comfortable and stress-free as possible, here are some travel tips to keep in mind for the holidays:
Easy Airport Connections for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
October 31, 2017This article was updated on December 10, 2018
Between parking fees, traffic delays, and bad weather, holiday travel involving a trip to the airport can quickly become an unpleasant experience. Not so on the Capitol Corridor. By taking the train to the airport, you’ll be able to sit back and relax while we get you to your flight. More Easy Airport Connections for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
Haunted Hallows & Halloween Fun Along the Capitol Corridor
October 13, 2017October brings not only shorter days and a chill in the air, but also the opportunity to get creative with pumpkins and scare yourself silly! Enjoy these festivities in Northern California, and see where the Capitol Corridor can take you. More Haunted Hallows & Halloween Fun Along the Capitol Corridor
Partnerships that Begin with a Wrap
October 10, 2017The Capitol Corridor has always looked to expand its reach and provide value to partners with fun and creative marketing strategies. One way we’re able to do this is with exterior train wraps. What are train wraps? For starters, they are a great way for our partners to reach a large, regional audience. It’s literally a huge, moving billboard that traverses Northern California – running from Sacramento, through downtown Oakland, and into San Jose – with 17 stops along the way. Train wraps are also “works of art” that our riders can appreciate when these train cars pull into a station and move through urban areas. More Partnerships that Begin with a Wrap