Critical Safety System Will be Enabled on Trains Ahead of Federal Deadline The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), in coordination with its operating partners, Amtrak and Union Pacific, has completed the installation and testing of Positive Train Control (PTC) along the 170-mile Capitol Corridor route. On October 24, 2018, PTC implementation was launched on all Capitol Corridor trains, …
New Lost & Found Process Implemented by Amtrak
The Capitol Corridor’s operating partner, Amtrak, has implemented a new and improved way for customers to report and track items lost or misplaced on the train or at the station. The new system uses a cloud-based software program called Chargerback to reunite people with their lost items. What to Do When You Lose Something If you lose or misplace an …
Gameday Service for 49ers vs. Raiders on November 1 at Levi’s Stadium
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, the Capitol Corridor will adjust the schedule of its last eastbound train originating from San Jose to accommodate football fans attending the San Francisco 49ers versus Oakland Raiders game being held at Levi’s Stadium. The stadium is an easy, 5-minute walk from the train station, and kickoff is at 5:20pm. Train 548 Rescheduled for Later …
CC Rail Mail: Miss Saigon Contest, Project Funding, Rider Tips, Rail Safety, New Café Car Items, and October Picks
Enter to Win Tickets to See MISS SAIGON! Time is running out! In partnership with SHN, the Capitol Corridor is giving away 4 tickets for the October 27 matinee of MISS SAIGON at SHN’s Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. Miss Saigon is a multi-award-winning Broadway musical production from the creators of Les Misérables. The contest winner will also receive 4 round-trip …
New Funding, New Enhancements to the Capitol Corridor
Over the past year, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) has received $93 million through the 2017 Road Repair and Accountability Act, also known as Senate Bill 1 or SB 1. Every year, this new source of state transportation funds will provide the CCJPA with $5 million, and every two years, the CCJPA will be eligible to compete for …