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Capitol Corridor Announces Fare Adjustments Effective April 1, 2025

March 12, 2025
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Capitol Corridor Announces Fare Adjustments Effective April 1, 2025 

OAKLAND, CA, March 11, 2025 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) will implement fare adjustments effective April 1, 2025, marking the first major fare change since 2019. This initiative works to align operational expenses with revenue while improving accessibility for short-distance travelers. 

“We remain dedicated to providing fast, reliable, and affordable intercity rail service,” said Robert Padgette, Managing Director of CCJPA. “These fare adjustments reflect our ongoing efforts to adapt to changing travel needs and ensure the sustainability of our service.” 

Since 2019, Capitol Corridor has maintained steady fares, absorbing rising fuel and labor costs to keep travel affordable. In response to evolving ridership patterns and a commitment to service improvement, CCJPA conducted a comprehensive fare analysis to develop a structure that better serves both new and existing passengers. 

Fare Structure Update 

  • Reduced Short-Distance Fares: Passengers traveling less than 50 miles will benefit from reduced fares across single-ride, student (6-ride), and 10-ride tickets, making shorter trips more economical.
  • Modest Increase for Longer-Distance Multi-Ride Passes: To align with operational expenses, 10-ride and 6-ride tickets for longer distances, along with all monthly passes, will see a modest 3% fare increase.
  • Minimum Fare Implementation: A minimum fare of $5 will be established for all single-ride tickets, while 10-ride and 6-ride tickets will have a minimum of $4 per ride.
  • Emeryville-San Francisco Bus Fares: While there are no direct changes to Emeryville-San Francisco bus fares, adjustments to multi-ride ticket fares to Emeryville will result in fare modifications for this route. 

Table displaying fare change examples

See fare charts here.

About CCJPA and Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting Northern California’s most economically dynamic regions, from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including major hubs like San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. Serving more than one million passengers annually, Capitol Corridor offers a reliable and comfortable alternative to driving on congested freeways. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org.  

Contact:
Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor 

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Announces Appointment of Six New Board Members and Four Alternates

February 21, 2025
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Oakland, CA – February 21, 2025 – Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members and four alternates to its Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. Approved during the February Board meeting, these appointments bring fresh perspectives to the CCJPA Board and strengthen its leadership.  

Newly appointed Board members: 

  • Mark Foley – San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) – returning member
  • Edward Wright – BART Board Director
  • Matthew Rinn – BART Board Director
  • Ken Broadway – Placer County Transportation Planning Agency – Rocklin, CA, City Council Member
  • Tim Schaefer – Sacramento Regional Transit District – Citrus Heights, CA, City Council Member 

Newly appointed alternate Board members: 

  • Suzanne Jones – Placer County Transportation Planning Agency – Placer County Supervisor 
  • Rod Brewer – Sacramento Regional Transit District – Elk Grove, CA, City Council Member
  • Mayra Vega – Yolo County Transportation District – Woodland, CA, City Council Member
  • Catherine Moy – Solano Transportation Authority – Fairfield, CA, Mayor

In addition, CCJPA recognizes the leadership transition that occurred during its November 2024 Board meeting with the election of Roseville, CA, City Council Member, Bruce Houdesheldt, as the new CCJPA Board Chair and BART’s Board Vice President, Melissa Hernandez, as CCJPA’s Board Vice Chair.

Houdesheldt has been on the CCJPA Board for the past four years and has more than 25 years in leadership. Their combined leadership will help guide the agency in its continued efforts to expand and improve the Capitol Corridor service.

“We are excited to welcome such accomplished leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Bruce Houdesheldt, Board Chair. “Together, with our alternates and dedicated staff, we are committed to advancing Capitol Corridor’s critical role in regional and intercity transportation, fostering sustainable mobility, and enhancing passenger experience across Northern California.”

As the agency remains committed to growing ridership and enhancing service across the diverse communities it serves in Northern California, the newly appointed Board members bring a wealth of experience in business, transit, and transportation—ensuring that CCJPA stays at the forefront of regional mobility and public transportation development.

About CCJPA and Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting Northern California’s most economically dynamic regions, from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including major hubs like San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. Serving more than one million passengers annually, Capitol Corridor offers a reliable and comfortable alternative to driving on congested freeways. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org.  

Contact:
Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor

Capitol Corridor Marks First Anniversary of Pets Onboard Program

November 22, 2024
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Oakland, CA, November 22, 2024 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of its Pets Onboard program, a popular initiative launched in November 2023 just in time for the Thanksgiving travel season. Over the past year, more than 1,000 pets have traveled with their owners onboard Capitol Corridor trains, generating more than $30,000 in revenue.

“We are delighted by the enthusiastic response to our Pets Onboard program,” said Rob Padgette, Managing Director of Capitol Corridor. “It’s heartening to see how this service has enhanced the travel experience for so many of our passengers by allowing them to bring their furry companions along. We’re grateful to Amtrak for their collaboration in bringing this highly requested service to life.”

The program has been well-received by passengers, offering a convenient and affordable way to bring small pets along for the journey. With the holiday season underway, the Capitol Corridor looks forward to continuing this popular service, allowing families and their four-legged friends to travel together.

Pet Travel Policy

  • $29 per pet (one-way)
  • Pets under 20 pounds (dogs and cats, only)
  • One pet per reservation
  • Pet travel must be booked online in advance
  • Pet must remain in carrier onboard
  • Carrier size: 19’Lx14’W x10”H
  • Pets must remain in carrier onboard with carrier under the seat
  • Pets allowed in all train cars, except the Quiet Car, and the Café car

For additional conditions of the pet travel policy, visit capitolcorridor.org/pets.

About CCJPA and the Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service that connects Northern California’s most economically vibrant urban centers, from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. With free Wi-Fi onboard, Capitol Corridor trains offer a convenient, reliable, and comfortable alternative to the region’s congested freeways. The service now transports over one million passengers annually. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org.

Contact:
Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor

Capitol Corridor Awarded $20 Million for Rail Safety Enhancements

October 29, 2024
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Oakland, CA – October 29, 2024 – Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) announced today it has been awarded $20 million from the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, which will be matched with $5 million from the California State Transportation Agency’s (CalSTA) Strategic Rail Assistance (SRA) Program. These combined funds will strengthen rail safety along the Capitol Corridor route at high-priority locations in Solano, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties, as part of the Right-of-Way Safety Improvement Program.

“Safety is always our top priority, and this $20 million investment will make a meaningful impact to the safety of our corridor,” said Robert Padgette, Managing Director of CCJPA. “These improvements will help prevent fatalities, injuries, and service disruptions, making the corridor safer and more reliable for passengers and the communities we serve.”

“We express our appreciation to Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration for their dedication to supporting safety initiatives along our corridor,” said CCJPA Board Chair, Robert Raburn. “Our passengers will benefit from this partnership as we continue our commitment to service improvements.”

The CRISI funds will support CCJPA’s Right-of-Way (ROW) Safety Improvement Program, which seeks to reduce trespassing and minimize delays caused by unauthorized access to the tracks. The project target’s high-risk locations along the route responsible for 67% of Capitol Corridor’s safety incidents, including 59 fatalities since 2016. Planned improvements include installing 17 miles of new security fencing along the Union Pacific Railroad’s (UPRR) right-of-way. These enhancements will significantly reduce the risk of trespassing-related fatalities and injuries, creating safer conditions for both the public and railroad employees.

About CCJPA and the Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service that connects Northern California’s most economically vibrant urban centers, from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. With free Wi-Fi onboard, Capitol Corridor trains offer a convenient, reliable, and comfortable alternative to the region’s congested freeways. The service now transports over one million passengers annually. For more information, visit capitolcorridor.org.

Contact: Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor  

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Receives $14 Million from Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) 2024 Awards

October 25, 2024
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Oakland, CA – October 25, 2024 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) is proud to announce it has been awarded $14 million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) 2024 awards by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). The funds will support the construction of three key project components that will enhance intercity and regional rail, improve bus services, and strengthen active transportation connections. These improvements, are designed to reduce delays, improve connectivity, and enhance the travel experience for Capitol Corridor passengers and surrounding communities.

“With this funding, we’re ready to implement multiple improvements in Santa Clara that will strengthen the reliability of service south of Oakland,” said Robert Padgette, Managing Director of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. “These projects will help Capitol Corridor to deliver quality service to our riders, boost our on-time performance, and help our passengers connect to other services throughout the region.”

The three project components are:

  • Santa Clara Interlocking: Construction of a crossover on the Coast Subdivision, north of Santa Clara – University Station. This will reduce the incidence and duration of delays for Capitol Corridor and Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) around this operational chokepoint.
  • Agnew Siding: Construction of an additional track just south of Santa Clara – Great America Station, adjacent to Levi’s Stadium. This project will improve Capitol Corridor and ACE reliability and reduce locomotive idling. This siding will also provide a storage location for trainsets and allow CCJPA to provide enhanced special train service.
  • Sacramento Valley Station (SVS) – Railyards Western Connector: Construction of an extension of Bercut Drive in the Railyards District to connect pedestrians and cyclists with the SVS Westside Tunnel, allowing for better connectivity between the Railyards, SVS transit options, and downtown Sacramento for sports, shopping, and entertainment events.

These Capitol Corridor investments align with TIRCP’s goal to reduce Greenhouse Gas levels, via transformative capital improvements that modernize the State’s transit system and reduce emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion by offering more reliable and timely transit connections.

About CCJPA and the Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service that connects Northern California’s most economically vibrant urban centers, from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. With free Wi-Fi onboard, Capitol Corridor trains offer a convenient, reliable, and comfortable alternative to the region’s congested freeways. The service now transports over one million passengers annually. For more information, visit capitolcorridor.org.

Contact: Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor