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
Summer Fun Along the Capitol Corridor
May 12, 2021As COVID restrictions ease and summer approaches, many of us are looking for some local places to visit. And without the usual flood of tourists (at least for now), we have world-class destinations all to ourselves! Between wine tastings, hiking, museums, and more, the Capitol Corridor can help safely connect you and your family to some summer fun throughout Northern California. More Summer Fun Along the Capitol Corridor
Schedule Increase and Restoration of Café Car Going into Effect on June 7
May 7, 2021Taking another step toward a return to full, pre-pandemic service, the Capitol Corridor is introducing a new schedule on Monday, June 7, 2021, that increases the number of trains on both weekdays and weekends. More Schedule Increase and Restoration of Café Car Going into Effect on June 7
April 26 Update from Managing Director, Rob Padgette
April 26, 2021Dear Riders,
Over the past several weeks, two words have been on my mind: optimism and vigilance.
Optimism because COVID-19 cases and vaccinations are trending in all the right directions. As counties along our route move into less restrictive tiers, we expect to see, and have been seeing, more people getting back on the train for work, school, and leisure trips. More April 26 Update from Managing Director, Rob Padgette
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