Capitol Corridor News – August 20, 2010
1. Take the Aggie Tailgate Train to Cal Berkeley (9/4)
2. Show Your Ticket
3. The Capitol Corridor Tailgate Train is back
4. Oakland Art & Soul Festival – this weekend
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1. Take the Aggie Tailgate Train to Cal Berkeley – September 4
Looking for a fun and easy way to see the Aggies battle the Bears? Ditch the traffic, hop aboard the Capitol Corridor for a comfortable and convenient ride to cheer on your favorite team as the Aggies battle the California Golden Bears.
So join the Aggie Tailgate Train! We’ll have ambassadors on-board to make sure all Aggie fans have an easy travel day from Davis to Richmond and a seamless transfer to BART. Buy your train ticket online or at the station in advance, just be sure to use code V287 to save 20%. This code is only valid on travel to/from Davis.
Aggie fans will be on board Capitol Corridor Train 729 as it departs Davis at 9:25am. Once the train arrives in Richmond, ambassadors will help folks purchase BART tickets at the station and transfer to the BART train. From the Downtown Berkeley BART station, Memorial Stadium is just a short shuttle ride or leisurely stroll away. See you on the train!
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2. Show Your Ticket
Please be ready to present your ticket and valid photo ID to the conductor once you are seated, or to the motorcoach bus driver at the time of boarding. Even if you are a frequent rider, hold a multi-ride ticket and are familiar with the conductor or driver, you must still present your ticket. Conductors and drivers are required to check your tickets—it is their job. Please don’t make their jobs difficult for them! If you are making connections between the train and bus, you must be ready to show your ticket for each segment of travel. Tickets are evidence of fare paid and must be surrendered for inspection or cancellation by any conductor or authorized carrier representative.
Please safeguard your tickets as you would cash. Amtrak and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority are not liable for lost, stolen, misplaced or destroyed tickets. Tickets are required for travel–you cannot travel on lost tickets. To be able to travel, you must repurchase your tickets.
Amtrak and Capitol Corridor are enforcing this policy for both security and revenue tracking purposes. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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3. The Capitol Corridor Tailgate Train is back
Capitol Corridor is once again making the party pilgrimage to key early season Raider home games. Take the train directly to the Coliseum – no bus or driving required! Hop aboard train 729 at the station in Downtown Sacramento at 9:10am and hang out with the KTKZ crew all the way to the Coliseum. Here’s your chance to win great prizes, get some grub in the Cafe Car and enjoy travel made simple. You’ll save on parking and gas. There’s no better way to get to game day!
Join us for the following games:
Sunday, September 19 vs. Rams
Sunday, October 3 vs. Texans
Sunday, October 10 vs. Chargers
Sunday, November 7 vs. Chiefs
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4. Oakland Art & Soul Festival – This Weekend: August 21 & 22
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Art & Soul Oakland is the Bay Area’s best coolest festival! Downtown Oakland is the place to be this weekend, August 21 + 22.
Groove to live rock, blues, Latin, and jazz throughout the festival grounds. Stroll through a global marketplace featuring dozens of handcrafted goods. Savor exotic international foods. Frolic in the festive family fun zone with kid friendly carnival rides, music and costumed characters. Celebrate cultural diversity at the City of Oakland’s annual Art & Soul festival, August 21 + 22, 2010, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Frank Ogawa Plaza / City Center / 14th & Broadway, and ten blocks of downtown Oakland. Advance tickets: $10; $5 youth & seniors. At the door: $15; $8 youth & senior. Children 12 and under free.