Davis Station: Starting Wednesday, 6/14/2023 to Friday, 6/16/2023, the Capitol Corridor may have minor delays at Davis station due to track work inside the depot tracks. The inside track closest to the station will be used for boarding and detraining all trains. The outside track will be out of service. All trains may incur minor delays of up to 15 minutes.
Between Richmond and Berkeley Stations: Starting Tuesday, 6/20/2023 to Wednesday, 6/21/2023, the Capitol Corridor may have minor evening delays between Richmond and Berkeley station due to track and signal work. Trains 546, 548, 549, 551, 521, 523, and 522 may incur minor delays of up to 15 minutes.
——–UPDATE: May 14, 2023 – As of 9:41am this morning, Martinez Station is now reopened. Platforms have also reopened for use. Thank you for your patience.
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Martinez Station will be temporarily closed until Thursday, May 11, 2023 due to ongoing investigation and cleanup. HOWEVER, trains are currently using Ferry Street crossing in front of the Old Martinez Train Depot until Martinez Station reopens. Please listen for conductor’s announcements when boarding/offboarding at Martinez.
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and impacts by members from the community. Transportation plays a huge role in revitalizing, reshaping, and defining communities – especially when it comes to public transportation. Transportation is all about improving mobility, connecting people and places to each other, and making communities accessible. The AAPI community has played a big role in improving public transportation and equity in today’s society.
Read more about the Transcontinental Railroad and AAPI events near you here
May is Bike Month and May 18 is Bike to Wherever Day
Bike Month is here! We are less than two weeks away from Bike to Wherever Day on May 18, and it’s time to find your Energizer Station. Bike to Wherever Day is a day for everyone, whether you’re bicycling to work, school, or even around your neighborhood. Stop by one of the East Bay’s 80+ Energizer Stations to get your free limited-edition canvas tote bag. You can find the full map and plan your route at BikeEastBay.org/BTWD.
Register for the Corridor Conversations Webinar!
On Thursday, May 18 at 12PM, join us for the Corridor Conversations webinar! At this free online event, members of the Capitol Corridor team, including Managing Director, Rob Padgette, will discuss Capitol Corridor service, upcoming plans, and be available to hear your feedback and comments.
Everyone is invited to participate – come prepared with your own questions, or simply listen and learn!
DETAILS:
When: Thursday, May 18, 2023 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.
Tap2Ride Pilot Program
You’re invited to experience the Capitol Corridor’s Tap2Ride Pilot Program, our new contactless payment system!
We are selecting approximately 200 frequent riders to be part of the pilot program and provide feedback. Participants will receive exclusive discounts, like $1 off one-way 10-ride pass pricing and FREE rides after completing 6 one-way trips.
Check out our step-by-step guide on how to sign up, register your card, and use our new contactless payment pilot system. Watch here!
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, our trains and buses will operate according to the Weekend/Holiday schedule. Please plan ahead and see schedule here
May Special Drink: Margarita
Take advantage of the warmer weather and take the train to explore Northern California. Head to the Café Car and enjoy a refreshing margarita for only $5 this month!
Must present valid gov’t issued ID and be 21+ to purchase. Please drink responsibly.
On Thursday, May 18 at 12PM, join us for the Corridor Conversations webinar! At this free online event, members of the Capitol Corridor team, including Managing Director, Rob Padgette, will discuss Capitol Corridor service, upcoming plans, and be available to hear your feedback and comments.
Everyone is invited to participate – come prepared with your own questions, or simply listen and learn!
DETAILS:
When: Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Where: Virtually, through Zoom
Who: Open to the public
Funds will support projects to create and improve access to intercity rail, connecting transit, and local communities
OAKLAND, CALIF., April 25, 2023— California STA yesterday announced the state awarded $42 million dollars to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and its partners to help enhance access and connections to the system. The $42 million comes from the state’s Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) – the CCJPA’s funded projects amount to two of 28 projects that received funds.
This TIRCP funding award allows CCJPA and its partners to unlock megaregional travel potential. These projects are all part of the Capitol Corridor Emerging Market Access Program (EMAP)—projects that invest in the growing communities along the route, to improve access to and modernize the service. “Passenger rail cannot be stagnant—we need to continually improve and update service throughout the region to support climate change goals and to promote better transportation choices,” said CCJPA Chair Robert Raburn.
California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin made the announcement on behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom at a news conference in Santa Cruz on Monday.
CA Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin and CCJPA Deputy Director Leo Sanchez on board a Capitol Corridor train. Photo credit: Annmarie Wong, CCJPA
“As the Capitol Corridor services continue to rebound and evolve to meet the traveling public’s needs, it’s our goal to keep the Capitol Corridor accessible, modern, and connected to Northern California communities,” added CCJPA Managing Director Rob Padgette.
CCJPA and its partners’ funded projects include fully funding the Sacramento Valley Station (SVS) Transit Center multimodal access improvements, expansion of contactless EMV readers to support payments on connecting buses, design of multimodal transit facility Hercules Hub, and Sacramento-Roseville Third Track, netting an award of $30.9 million. Together, these projects aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 161,000 metric tons of CO2 (MTCO2e).
Included in the TIRCP award is $11.3 million in funding for the Link21 Megaregional Rail Program–a plan to transform Northern California’s rail network into a faster, more connected system. The funding will be used for the Design and Environment Advancement Phases 1 and 2 of the Link21 program.
TIRCP funds are used to integrate transit services and ensure they reduce climate impacts. They are instrumental as discretionary grants to leverage state funds to obtain federal infrastructure funding.
About CCJPA and the Capitol Corridor® Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting the most economically vibrant urban centers in Northern California – from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, and including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. With free Wi-i Fi on board, Capitol Corridor trains provide a convenient, reliable, and comfortable alternative to the congested I-80, I-680, and I-880 freeways for more than 700,000 passengers a year. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org
