CC Rail Mail: May 1 Bus Service Change, Cal Football Scrimmage, West Contra Costa Transit Study

Philip Krayna CC Rail Mail & Newsletters

Major Changes to San Francisco Bus Service Starting May 1

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On May 1, 2016, Capitol Corridor will implement a new schedule and route for bus service between Emeryville and San Francisco. Key changes include the elimination of service to the Caltrain, Moscone Center, and Civic Center stops and schedule modifications to service at the Financial District and Pier 39 stops. Service to the Transbay Temporary Terminal will be unchanged and will likely see improved on-time performance as a result of the new routing. To learn more about the upcoming schedule and route change, read the news story on our website.


Take Capitol Corridor to the Cal Football Spring Scrimmage on 4/16

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Football in the spring? Why yes, and this weekend the Capitol Corridor is your ticket to all the fun! On Saturday, April 16, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, Cal Football will host a Spring Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium as part of the annual Cal Day festivities. This admission-free, interactive event will give thousands of Cal fans an opportunity to get to know players and coaches in the Cal football program. In addition to the scrimmage, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to interact with Cal players and coaches, a Fun Zone with a photo station, and more. To get there, take the train to the Berkeley Station, and hop on AC Transit (with free bus transfer!) to get up to campus. Or, take the train to The Oakland Coliseum Station or Richmond Station, connect to BART, and get off in Downtown Berkeley. Discount BART tickets are available for purchase in the Café Car.


Your Input Invited for WCCTAC Transit Study

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Is getting around West County getting more difficult? If so, the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee wants to hear from you! WCCTAC needs your input to expand and improve mass transit alternatives to driving, such as BART, commuter rail, bus rapid transit, and express buses. You can be a part of the traffic solution by sharing your travel experiences at one of WCCTAC’s community workshops this April. For workshop dates and details, check out the news story on our website.


Rider Tip: Easy Ways to Buy Your Ticket

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Capitol Corridor provides a number of easy ways to purchase your train ticket, whether you’ve planned ahead or are taking a last-minute trip. 1) Online. To purchase your tickets online, visit www.capitolcorridor.org/tickets. You’ll receive an eTicket as a PDF attachment to an email receipt. You can either print this ticket and bring it on board, or pull it up on your mobile device to show the conductor. 2) Amtrak Mobile App. For ultimate convenience, you can purchase single or multi-ride ticket right from your smartphone by downloading Amtrak’s mobile app3) At the Station. Visit a Ticket Kiosk machine or station agent to purchase your ticket before boarding your train. If you are boarding at an unstaffed station, you can buy your ticket on board from the conductor; however, keep in mind that if your origin station is staffed, there is a surcharge for purchasing a ticket on board.