April 26 Update from Managing Director, Rob Padgette

April 26, 2021

Dear 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, 2021

Rail 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