Bid farewell to 2017 and ring in the New Year with these great events along the Capitol Corridor route! Bring the kids and watch the Sky Spectacular in Sacramento, celebrate at the Balloon Drop & Family Celebration in Oakland, count down with the east coast in San Jose, or watch the San Francisco Bay light up with color.
More Weekend Picks: Sacramento New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular, Oakland Balloon Drop and Family Celebration, San Jose East Coast Countdown & San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
Managing Director’s Statement Regarding Derailment in Washington on Monday, December 18
December 22, 2017Dear Capitol Corridor Passengers,
As you know, on Monday, December 18, a Cascades train operated by an Amtrak crew derailed on a highway overpass in DuPont, Washington, resulting in three deaths and dozens of injuries. Train 501 was making its inaugural trip between Seattle and Portland using a new section of track owned by Sound Transit in Washington State that is intended to reduce travel times for the route.
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The Capitol Corridor Completes eLocker Installation & Plans for Future Bike Growth
December 19, 2017The Capitol Corridor is excited to announce that BikeLink eLockers are now available at 15 of our stations: Auburn, Roseville, Sacramento, Davis, Fairfield-Vacaville, Suisun-Fairfield, Martinez, Richmond (shared with BART), Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland Jack London, Oakland Coliseum (shared with BART), Hayward, Fremont, and Santa Clara-Great America! Passengers can ride their bike to a station, safely store it, and hop aboard the train.
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Weekend Picks: San Francisco Holiday Lights Boat Parade, Sacramento Winter wonderland, Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios and Oakland Holiday Gifty’s Market
December 13, 2017Only two weekends left until Christmas and Capitol Corridor has plenty of ideas for festive and last minute shopping events! Come see a lighted boat parade in San Francisco, bring the kids along for a grinch-filled weekend in Sacramento and buy some of the most unique hand-made holiday gifts in Berkeley and Oakland. More Weekend Picks: San Francisco Holiday Lights Boat Parade, Sacramento Winter wonderland, Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios and Oakland Holiday Gifty’s Market
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Perfect Stocking Stuffers Along the Capitol Corridor
December 6, 2017’Tis the season for stocking stuffers. Still, there’s no need to go too far out of your way in order to check everyone off your list (and not have to think twice): Get on the gift-giving train with help from these local businesses conveniently located a quick walking distance from Capitol Corridor stations. Any time of year, you can make a convenient pit stop without foregoing quality.
Here are some favorite gift purveyors, from Sacramento to San Jose, that are home to myriad thoughtful gems befitting all kinds of interests. These 10 easy gift ideas won’t break the bank or break your back, but they will put a smile on your recipient’s face.
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