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CCJPA’S MANAGING DIRECTOR, ROBERT PADGETTE, APPOINTED BY THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO THE ‘FIRST-EVER’ PASSENGER RAIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

April 3, 2024
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Oakland, CA, April 3, 2023 – Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) proudly announces the appointment of its Managing Director, Robert Padgette, to the Surface Transportation Board (STB)’s newly formed Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC).  

“I am truly honored by this appointment to join a group of esteemed rail industry leaders,” said Padgette. “I look forward to serving alongside them, examining the multifaceted issues impacting passenger rail systems nationwide for years to come.” 

Padgette was selected by Chairman Martin J. Oberman to fill the seat for an At-Large representative, a three-year term through March 2027. 

The PRAC’s activities include providing information, advice, and recommendations to the Board on issues impacting the development and operations of passenger rail services, including: improving efficiency on passenger rail routes; reducing disputes between passenger rail carriers and freight rail hosts regarding the use of freight-owned facilities and infrastructure for passenger service, including passenger on-time performance issues; and improving regulatory processes related to intercity passenger rail to the benefit of the public, the communities served by passenger rail, and the environment. The PRAC meetings will be open to the public. – Surface Transportation Board. 

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-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. 

Contact: Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor 

TAKE CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO 49ER PLAYOFF GAME AT LEVI’S ® STADIUM THIS WEEKEND!

January 17, 2024
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THE NFC DIVISIONAL ROUNDS ARE UNDERWAY! TAKE CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO 49ER PLAYOFF GAME AT LEVI’S ® STADIUM THIS WEEKEND!  

Oakland, CA, January 17, 2024 – Football fans can take Capitol Corridor to Levi’s Stadium to see the San Francisco 49ers play the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.

(see game and train schedules).  

1/20/24  vs. Green Bay Packers  Game Start Time 5:15pm  Game End (Estimated)
8:40pm 		 Train 741
arrives
GAC at 
3:37pm 		 Train 748
departs
GAC
at 9:18pm  

Leave the car behind and sit back and start your playoff tailgate celebration on the train. Enjoy the onboard amenities that include FREE Wi-Fi, spacious restrooms, comfortable seats, and a Café Car, with specialty beverages.  

For train updates, sign up for Capitol Corridor service alerts through email/SMS text @RideCCRail.com. 

 

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-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 

Contact: Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor 

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Highlights Achievements and Growth in FY2023 Performance Report

January 16, 2024
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Oakland, CA, January 16, 2024 – Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) is pleased to announce the release of its Performance Report for the fiscal year 2023. The report features a year of notable accomplishments, sustained growth, and ongoing commitment to providing exceptional rail service along its entire route.

Key Highlights:

  • Record Ridership: Achieved record-breaking ridership, carried over 921,000 passengers.
  • Revenue: $23 million in revenue, a 30 percent increase from the previous fiscal year.
  • Major Infrastructure Investment: Awarded $42.51 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to complete Phase 1 of the Sacramento to Roseville Third Track project.
  • Sustainability Initiatives: Transitioned our fleet to renewable diesel.

 

The digital FY2023 Performance Report is now available on the Capitol Corridor website. It is also available as a downloadable pdf.

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-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

 

Contact: Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor

NOW WELCOMED! PETS ALLOWED ONBOARD CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS

November 16, 2023
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New pet travel policy available for Thanksgiving holiday travel
Oakland, CA, November 16, 2023 – Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Capitol Corridor is excited to announce its new onboard pet policy. Starting today, Capitol Corridor will allow pets (dogs and cats) under 20 pounds to travel onboard in a carrier with their owners every day.  

“We are thrilled to provide this new service on our trains,” said Rob Padgette, Managing Director of Capitol Corridor. “This holiday season will be more enjoyable knowing passengers have the option to bring their furry friends onboard with them along the entire route. We’d like to thank Amtrak for helping us implement this highly requested passenger service. Many Amtrak routes welcome pets on trains across the nation.” 

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 cars, except the Quiet Car, and the Café car 

To confirm pet eligibility, all customers must read and sign a Pet Release and Indemnification Agreement for each travel segment. For more information about Amtrak’s Pet Policy, visit amtrak.com/pets. 

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

For train updates, sign up for Capitol Corridor service alerts through email/SMS text at RideCCRail.com. 

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-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 921,000 passengers a year. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org. 

Contact: Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor 

Link21 Fall 2023 Engagement Activities

October 30, 2023
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Link21 invites Northern California communities to attend fall educational events, provide feedback on BART and Regional Rail improvements

OAKLAND, CA — Link21 continues to invest in a more connected, equitable, and accessible future by working toward the goal of linking the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Regional Rail (commuter, intercity, and high speed) network throughout 21 counties – referred to as the “Megaregion” – in Northern California.

This past summer, community members from the Megaregion participated in a variety of virtual and in-person engagement events to discuss Link21 concepts and potential service improvements. Now this fall, Link21 is offering community members the opportunity to learn more about the type of train service, BART or Regional Rail, that would operate in the future train crossing between Oakland and San Francisco. Attendees will learn how these two options benefit riders, communities, and the Megaregion, plus how they differ. They will also have the chance to provide input to help the Link21 Program Team identify a recommendation for consideration of a Preliminary Project to be advanced by the BART and Capitol Corridor Boards of Directors in early 2024.

“The feedback we receive from people across our Northern California Megaregion will help us meet the needs of our diverse communities,” said Sadie Graham, Link21 Program Director for BART. “We can’t do this alone and need the public to continue being part of the planning process at every step of this generational undertaking.”

JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

Virtual Events
Participate in a virtual event or look for Link21 in your community to learn more and help connect Northern California with better train service for future generations. Visit the Link21 Events webpage for more details.

Online Open House
Starting in early November and lasting approximately 30 days, you can conveniently visit Link21OpenHouse.com anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to learn more and provide input.

ABOUT LINK21
Link21 is a long-range transportation program sponsored by BART and Capitol Corridor to transform the train network serving the 21-county Northern California Megaregion, which includes the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay area, the Sacramento area, and the Northern San Joaquin Valley.

Link21 will make it more convenient for people to take BART and Regional Rail (commuter, intercity, and high speed) throughout the Megaregion.

Learn more at Link21Program.org.