Why won’t you add more cars during peak service?

Although the Capitol Corridor would like to provide longer train sets for the early morning and evening trains we are working with very limited equipment. Because we share equipment with the Amtrak San Joaquins route it is nearly impossible to coordinate equipment rescheduling with what we currently own.

Why should I take the train?

Taking the train is good for you and for the environment. By taking the train, you are reducing the number of car trips you take, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions. You can calculate your reduced carbon footprint on our Green Travel page. Aside from the environmental benefit, taking the train reduces your stress caused by traffic, keeping you …

Why isn’t there more bike storage?

In order to keep up with rising passenger needs we cannot give up a passenger car for another bike car. To add on more bike cars would require a huge purchase investment and could take years for the cars to be available as there is only one U.S. manufacturer of these types of train cars. To create more bike storage …