The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (Capitol Corridor), in coordination with several municipal and transportation agencies throughout the 21-County Northern California Megaregion will host a series of online public workshops for the Link21 Program beginning Thursday, June 17. Special guest speakers will kick-off each virtual forum. More Link21 is Hosting a Series of Virtual Workshops to Shape the Future of Transportation in Northern California
Category: Press Releases
Capitol Corridor Expands its Cleaner Fleet in Time for Earth Day
April 21, 2021Rail service swaps old locomotives for two, more environmentally friendly engines
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, which manages Northern California’s Capitol Corridor intercity passenger rail service, is retiring two older F-59 locomotives and swapping them for new, EPA-certified Tier 4 Charger locomotives—just in time for Earth Day. More Capitol Corridor Expands its Cleaner Fleet in Time for Earth Day
Capitol Corridor Introduces New Schedule in First Step Towards Pre-Pandemic Service Restoration
March 22, 2021New direct weekday round-trip added between Auburn and San Jose
Eyeing an eventual goal of restoring full, pre-pandemic service, the Capitol Corridor is introducing a new schedule that better reflects current ridership demand and improves service reliability. It will go into effect on Monday, March 29, 2021. More Capitol Corridor Introduces New Schedule in First Step Towards Pre-Pandemic Service Restoration
Capitol Corridor Launches Local Rewards Program
February 17, 2021On Valentine’s Day weekend, the Capitol Corridor showed their customers a little love by launching Capitol Corridor Rewards, a program of local and environmentally friendly offers that have been curated exclusively for the Capitol Corridor’s rewards community. More Capitol Corridor Launches Local Rewards Program
Press Release: Capitol Corridor and BART Unveil Transformative Rail Improvement Program
January 27, 2021New Program Website and Survey Now Available; New Transbay Rail Crossing Report Released
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) are proud to unveil Link21, a transformational rail improvement program, and a new website that outlines the program’s objectives. Link21 will connect BART and Regional Rail (including intercity, commuter, and high-speed passenger rail) while also connecting people sustainably to employment opportunities and affordable housing throughout the 21-county Northern California Megaregion. More Press Release: Capitol Corridor and BART Unveil Transformative Rail Improvement Program