Throughout the pandemic and the various travel restrictions that have come along with it, the Capitol Corridor has continued to run as an essential service throughout Northern California. Much of what has been published about our service since COVID-19 came into our lives is that ridership is down, hovering at just 11-15% of normal ridership. You may wonder, who are the people that make up that small percentage of riders who continue to travel with us? And what is it like riding the Capitol Corridor during a pandemic? More Rider Profile | Riding the Train Through a Pandemic
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
Sierra Bus Service Suspended January 27 and 28
January 26, 2021Due to severe winter weather and road conditions, connecting bus service east of Auburn to Reno and east of Placerville to South Lake Tahoe is suspended on Wednesday, January 27, and Thursday, January 28. More Sierra Bus Service Suspended January 27 and 28
Capitol Corridor Best of 2020
January 15, 2021Looking back over the past 12 months, all of us would agree that throughout the challenging year that 2020 shaped up to be, it forced us to make the best of a situation. This may have meant more time reading, binge-watching series, gaming, or even picking up a new hobby. For the Capitol Corridor staff the experience was no different, and we wanted to share how our team members made the best of 2020! More Capitol Corridor Best of 2020
Richmond BART Station to Close on Select Weekends January-March 2021
January 11, 2021During the weekend of Saturday, January 16, through Monday, January 18, 2021, – and on select weekends through March – the Richmond BART Station will be closed due to a critical track replacement project. More Richmond BART Station to Close on Select Weekends January-March 2021