CC Rail Mail – January 17, 2014

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Release of Draft Business Plan and Public Workshops
The CCJPA will release the draft version of its 2014-16 Business Plan and make it available to the public on January 23, 2014. We invite you to provide input and comments on this draft. Capitol Corridor will hold public workshops to discuss the business plan, as well as future plans for Capitol Corridor. You can view the public workshop schedule on the Business Plan page of our website and download the draft version of the plan once it is released.

Regular Service on MLK Day
Please note that Capitol Corridor will run regular service on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this Monday, January 20. If you’ve got the day off, remember Capitol Corridor can get you to some nice day-trip destinations like San Francisco or Old Town Sacramento.

eTicketing Now Available for Multi-Ride Tickets
Passengers have been asking us to make ten-ride and monthly tickets available as eTickets , as they are already for one-way and round-trip tickets. We’re happy to announce that this feature has arrived, making it easier and more convenient for frequent riders to purchase tickets. No more advance planning needed! You can simply hop online at www.amtrak.com, purchase your ticket, print it out anywhere, and show it to the conductor next time you board the train. You can also pull up your ticket on a smart phone, show the bar code to the conductor, and skip printing all together! Learn more about the many advantages of eTicketing.

Take Capitol Corridor to Stitches West 2014 and Save 50%!
Attention knitters, crocheters, and yarn-enthusiasts . . . Stitches West at the Santa Clara Convention Center is just around the corner, and as in past years, we’re offering an exclusive half-price travel discount. This exclusive discount is available for travel to the Santa Clara/Great America station February 19 -24. Stitch n’ Ride is one of our most popular promotions and we hope you’ll take advantage of this convenient, relaxing, and affordable option. Book your travel now for Stitches West.

Weekend Fun: 50% off Saturday and Sunday Travel
Through April 24, passengers can make the most of their weekends by travelling to great destinations in Northern California at 50% off the regular adult fare. The black-out dates are now behind us, so every weekend is yours to enjoy on Capitol Corridor. Three-day advance purchase is required. Click here for details and to book your half-off weekend trip!

Senior Savings: 50% off Mid-Week Travel
With fewer crowds and a little more elbow room, mid-week is the perfect time to plan a day trip to Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Jose. And now, passengers 62 and over can save 50% when they travel on Capitol Corridor on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. This special discount fare will be available through May 29. Click here for details and to book your half-off mid-week trip!