Capitol Corridor News – May 2, 2008
1. National Train Day Savings – sale ends soon!
2. National Train Day Events
3. May 12 Timetable Change
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1. National Train Day Savings – sale ends soon!
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Don’t delay – this offer is valid for sale now until May 7, 2008
only!
In celebration of National Train Day, Capitol Corridor invites you to
enjoy 25% off when you travel on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Not only is
this offer good for service on the Capitol Corridor®, but you could
also use it for travel on the Pacific Surfliner® or San Joaquins® and
connecting thruway motorcoach service on May 10th only. Bring the
family along: each adult may bring up to 2 children at half the
regular adult fare. Visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for
more details!
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2. National Train Day Events
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Capitol Corridor will celebrate National Train day on Saturday, May
10, 2008, with several activities and events, including:
Presentation of the first ever California Golden STAR Award
Join the Emeryville community at the Emeryville station on Saturday
May 10, for rail-related fun for the whole family! From 11am – 1pm,
the City of Emeryville will host a community celebration in
coordination with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA),
Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak, to recognize National Train Day,
and the key role that the Emeryville station plays in getting people
and goods where they need to go. The CCJPA, Caltrans and Amtrak will
present the first-ever California Golden STAR (California Golden State
Advocate of Rail) Award. Additionally, the station will host
family-friendly fun such as a model train display, cookies and punch,
and children’s activities.
Free Admission to the California State Railroad Museum
On May 10, 2008, passengers showing their Amtrak ticket stub or
Sacramento River Cats game ticket stub or season ticket holder pass
will receive free admission to the California State Railroad Museum.
More local event details will be announced, and as they become
available we’ll keep you informed in upcoming editions of CC Rail
Mail. You can also visit capitolcorridor.org/nationaltrainday for
more details.
For more information about National Train Day events across the
country, you can visit www.nationaltrainday.com
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3. May 12 Timetable Change
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Capitol Corridor’s new timetable goes into effect on Monday, May 12.
This new schedule reflects changes to some of the motorcoach times and
routes, including a new San Francisco/Route 99 stop at Civic Center
(near 1145 Market St. between 7th & 8th) and new motorcoach service
from Sacramento to Auburn for Train 544.
The new timetable will be in stations and available online the week of
May 5.
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For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit
www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9RIDECC (1-877-974-3322).
Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC
(1-877-974-3322) and press “1”. Or check online at
www.capitolcorridor.org/trainstatus
