Contacts: Priscilla Kalugdan priscillak@capitolcorridor.org Melissa Figueroa Melissa.Figueroa@CalSTA.ca.gov Annie Satow annie.seiple@siemens.com Siemens Charger Clean Diesel-Electric Locomotives to Begin Operation on Capitol Corridor this Month SACRAMENTO, CALIF., April 18, 2017 — Amidst vintage rail cars at the California State Railroad Museum, the public got its first official look at one of the newest locomotives soon to be on the rails: the Siemens …
Media Advisory: Photo/Interview Opportunity at California State Railroad Museum
Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, journalists are invited for a first official look at one of the new Siemens Charger Clean Diesel-Electric Locomotives on display at the California State Railroad Museum as part of the 2017 California Passenger Rail Summit. The California-built, environmentally-friendly Charger locomotives will begin operation on the Capitol Corridor service later this month. …
Sierra Bus Connection Delays and Cancellations Thursday, April 13
Updated Thursday, April 13 Due to winter weather, I-80 between Colfax and Truckee is closed, although it is unknown how long the closure will last. Passengers using connecting bus service east of Colfax should expect delays and cancellations. Highway 50 is open with chain controls. Bus service between Palcerville and South Lake Tahoe is operating; however, passengers may experience delays.
CC Rail Mail: Special Train for U2 Concert, Demo Bike Racks, #22DaysofGreen, CA Passenger Rail Summit, Sacramento River Cats, and Rider Tip
Capitol Corridor Running Special Late Train for U2 Concert at Levi’s® Stadium on May 17 U2 fans . . . what’s almost as exciting as seeing your favorite band play at Levi’s Stadium? How about avoiding traffic and enjoying a cocktail along the way by travelling to and from the sold out show on the Capitol Corridor? We’ll be running …
On Board Bicycle Storage Demonstration
Attention bike passengers! Starting Monday, April 10, 2017, you may find a new on board bike storage rack on your train. We are piloting demonstration bike racks that offer room for more bikes. The demo racks will be up for approximately one month, and we will be collecting passenger feedback during the pilot period via a survey. The demo racks …