Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is an annual celebration where we come together to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. It serves as a powerful reminder that every individual deserves to live authentically, without fear, or prejudice. By celebrating Pride Month, we affirm our commitment to creating a world where love, respect, and inclusivity triumph over discrimination and bigotry.
Take Capitol Corridor to the largest Pride celebrations in Northern California! Sit back, relax, and head to the Café Car for yummy food and drinks! Go with a group and take advantage of our deals and promotions.
June
Sacramento Pride (Sacramento Station): Sacramento Pride will be celebrated on June 8 – 9, 2024, at Sacramento Capitol Mall. Take the train and get off at Sacramento Station, walking just a few blocks to the event’s location.
San Francisco (Emeryville/ Richmond Station): While the city will be celebrating all month long, the annual San Francisco Pride Celebration will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024, complete with a parade and celebration at San Francisco City Hall. Take the train to Richmond Station and transfer to the BART red line and get off at Embarcadero Station for the start of the parade. Consider staying overnight before or after the event to maximize on the fun!
August
Silicon Valley Pride Celebration (San Jose Station): This year’s Silicon Valley Pride Celebration returns August 24 – 25, 2024, at Plaza de César Chávez Park in Downtown San Jose. Take the train to San Jose Diridon Station and walk a few blocks toward the park!
September
Oakland Pride (Oakland Jack London Station): Check out the annual Oakland Pride on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in downtown Oakland. Take the train to Oakland Jack London Station and walk toward downtown or take a rideshare. Make it an overnight trip and book your stay!
It’s another year of amazing concerts at Levi’s® Stadium! Capitol Corridor, which directly serves Levi’s® Stadium at the Santa Clara-Great America Station (GAC), will offer an adjusted train schedule to better accommodate fans to watch Luke Combs perform on Friday, May 17, and Saturday May 18, and Rolling Stones on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Planning your first trip on Capitol Corridor? Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your trip.
What to expect after the concert: Ticketed passengers should give themselves at least 30 minutes to get to the station after the concert given the expected crowd. The train will NOT wait for late passengers, even if the show runs long. Please always stay behind the yellow line.
For the return trip, please make your way close to the exit doors prior to the arrival at the next station. Trains do not remain in the station for long, so you will need to be ready to offboard upon arrival at your destination.
Santa Clara – Great America (GAC) station arrivals and departures
Rolling Stones Special Train Service 7/17/24
Date
Show Start
Show End (estimated)
Westbound Train # and Arrival (to Levi’s Stadium)
Eastbound Train # and Departures (to Sacramento)
Wednesday, 7/17/24
7:30pm
11:00pm
Train 1543 arrives GAC at 6:15PM
Train 547 arrives GAC at 7:49PM
Train 550 departs GAC at 11:30PM
PAST CONCERT(S)
Luke Combs Special Train Service 5/17-18/2024
Date
Show Start
Show End (estimated)
Westbound Train # and Arrival (to Levi’s Stadium)
Eastbound Train # and Departures (to Sacramento)
Friday, 5/17/24
5:45pm
11:00pm
Train 541 arrives GAC at 2:38PM
Train 543 arrives GAC at 5:05PM
Train 550 departs GAC at 11:30PM
Saturday, 5/18/24
5:45pm
11:00pm
Train 741 arrives GAC at 3:37PM
Train 743 arrives GAC at 5:37PM
Train 750 departs GAC at 11:52PM
Fare and Discounts
Capitol Corridor has several discounts available to passengers, including BOGO, Family & Friends, Student Discounts and more! Visit the Deals & Promotions page for booking details.
Sacramento Station Parking:
Please note the Sacramento Station Parking Lot/Old Sacramento Garage has limited space and requires a short walk (at least 15 minutes) between the parking lot and platform. Follow the signs and walk to the train platform to board. Please proceed from the Sacramento Station building to the boarding platform and be ready to board 10 minutes prior to train departure. More information here
Service Alerts:
Sign up for Capitol Corridor service alerts! Subscribers can sign up individually for Weekday Service Alerts and Weekend Service Alerts through Email/ SMS here
Amenities
– Café Car: We offer food, snacks, and alcoholic/ non-alcoholic drinks onboard
– Comfortable Seats and Outlets: Plenty of leg room and outlets on every row. Please store your belongings in the overhead compartment or at your feet and keep the seat next to you clear for others.
– Restrooms: Clean restrooms on both upper and lower level
– Free Wi-Fi: Connect to “YourTrainWiFi” on your device for free Wi-Fi
This Earth Day, it’s important for everyone to appreciate this beautiful world. Our daily choices can have a huge impact on the health and well-being of both ourselves, and our planet. So during Earth Month, and every day, consider riding Capitol Corridor to work or exploring a new area of Northern California.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is one of the seven greenhouse gases the Air Resources Board (ARB) is responsible to monitor and regulate in order to reduce emissions. Transportation is the single largest source of CO2 in California, which is primarily comprised of on-road travel. Only 2% of travelers commute by transit in California and 12% commute by transit in the Bay Area. By taking the train, your travel is 31% more efficient than a passenger car. These small actions can inspire others to do the same, which in turn promotes increased environmental longevity.
Track Your Train in Real Time!
Recently, Capitol Corridor took a big leap forward in helping riders get the train status information they need, right where they are. By making real-time train status available on third-party travel planning mobile apps that show live train location on a map as well as ETAs for upcoming train stations, riders get the information they need right at their fingertips. Apps that now show Capitol Corridor live status include: Transit App, Moovit, and Google Maps.
On Wednesday, April 24 at 12pm, join us for our quarterly Corridor Conversations webinar! At this free online event, members of the Capitol Corridor team, including Managing Director, Rob Padgette, will discuss Capitol Corridor service, review topics discussed at the January Public Workshops, and be available to hear your feedback.
Everyone is invited to participate – come prepared with your own questions, or simply listen and learn!
When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Where: Virtually, through Zoom
Who: Open to the public
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Spring Bike Month Cappy Hour, 5/8
Spring is in the air and May is Bike Month! To celebrate warmer spring days, sustainable travel, and of course, bicycle transportation, join us for Cappy Hour on all trains from 3pm-7pm on Wednesday, May 8. See you on board!
50% off Food and Beverages on Train 536 & 540
From April 15 through May 31, riders on Capitol Corridor trains 536 and 540 will enjoy a special 50% discount on Café Car food and beverages (excluding alcohol). Consider taking these trains over Train 538 to enjoy this promotion!
Let Us Take You Out to The Ballgame!
Batter up! We are thrilled to offer fans an easy way to get to and from the action at San Francisco’s Oracle Park and Oakland Coliseum for all this season’s home games!
In addition to avoiding the stress of traffic and parking, fans who take the train will be able to get an early start by enjoying drinks and snacks available in our Café Car. Sit back, relax, and let us be your designated driver!
Enjoy games with a friends/family and take advantage of our BOGO deal. Visit the Deals & Promotions page for booking details. Book travel to Oracle Park or Oakland Coliseum at capitolcorridor.org.
UC Davis Picnic Day 4/20
Take Capitol Corridor to UC Davis Picnic Day on Saturday, April 20! Enjoy live entertainment, local food/drinks, a fun parade, and more! Take advantage of our BOGO deal and bring a friend along for FREE! Book your train tickets now at capitolcorridor.org
Get On Board and Get Rewards!
Now through June 16th, participate in our pilot program and earn rewards by riding Capitol Corridor. Download Pave Commute app, ride the train, and earn coins for each trip you record on Capitol Corridor.
National Women’s History Month, observed every March since 1987,celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. International Women’s Day is observed on March 8th. Many countries around the world celebrate the holiday with demonstrations, educational initiatives, and customs such as presenting women with gifts and flowers. Together, Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality and the need to uplift the voices and stories of women.
Women have made important contributions to the growth and development of the United States, particularly in the field of transportation. Here is a list of a few honorable mentions:
Harriet Tubman: Helped more than 300 slaves reach freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Susan Morningstar: First woman on record employed by a railroad company.
Eliza Murfey: Patented 16 devices for improving railroad car axles. These devices were used to lubricate the axles with oil, which reduced derailments caused by seized axles and bearings.
Mary Walton: American inventor and civil engineer who designed mechanisms that reduced environmental hazards caused by trains in the 19th century—including air and noise pollution.
Rosa Parks: Refused to obey bus driver James Blake’s order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery County Bus Boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King. Parks became an icon of resistance and an important symbol of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
Leah “Rosie” Rosenfeld: Filed and settled a sex-discrimination suit against her employer that resulted in a change to California’s women’s protective laws and opened senior positions at the railroad for women.
Jane Jacobs: Author and theorist of city planning who advocated for community-based approaches in planning.
Elizabeth Hanford Dole: Sworn in as the first woman to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
Jolene Molitoris: Became the first female to head the Federal Railroad Administration.
Sarita Britt, Cindia Chambers, and Debra Franks: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) selected its first female superintendent(s).
Janice Li: First queer woman of color to be elected president of the Bay Area Rapid Transit Board (BART).
Take the Capitol Corridor to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon in Northern California and the Bay Area! Avoid the traffic and parking hassles and enjoy fun activities like parades/festivals, lion dancing, community street fairs, and more! We wish you a year full of happiness, prosperity, and success!
Martinez Station:
City of Martinez
Date: February 25, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Main Street, Farmers Market Link to Event
San Francisco (Richmond/ Emeryville Station):
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
Date: February 4-25
Location: Chinatown, Grant Ave. (Multiple events) Link to Event
Oakland Jack London Square
Jack London Square
Date: February 10, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: Jack London Square in the plaza by Plank Link to Event
San Jose-Diridon Station:
The San Jose Museum of Art
Date: February 17, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: 110 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Link to Event
Lunar New Year-Tet Festival (3 Days)
Date: February 16-18 , 3:00 pm/ 11:00 am- 11:00 pm
Location: 2200 Eastridge Loop 2200 Eastridge Loop San Jose, CA 95122 Link to Event
