Oakland, CA – An $88 million program for track and station improvements to support additional Capitol Corridor trains between Oakland and San Jose will begin Friday, September 27 with an official groundbreaking ceremony at Amtrak’s Jack London Square Station in Oakland. When completed, more passenger and freight trains will operate between Oakland and San Jose, with increased reliability and reduced …

East Coast Program Arrives In The West Oakland, CA – At the request of a number of regular riders on Capitol Corridor trains between Sacramento and the Bay Area, one car on each train will be set aside as a “Quiet Car” beginning Monday, February 18, 2002 (the Quiet Car will be located in the first coach car directly behind …

Oakland, CA – There’s no better way to break up the hot days of summer than to take a cool ride aboard the Amtrak Capitol Corridor. Are you a teacher, a scout leader or some other youth organization looking for an exciting field trip? This summer the Capitol Corridor is offering Train Treks to allow kids to visit fun, educational …

Oakland, CA – On June 6, the one-millionth passenger to ride Capitol Corridor within the past 12 months will board a train. The passenger will be identified aboard the train and a special celebration will take place at the passenger’s destination. Prizes will be awarded to the one-millionth rider, including tickets to an upcoming Oakland Raiders game and a getaway …

FREE Transit Transfer Introduced Oakland, CA – The locally managed Capitol Corridor rail passenger service is expanding and getting even more convenient for passengers between the Bay Area (San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose) and Sacramento. To celebrate the start of four additional Capitol Corridor trains and the introduction of a complimentary Transit Transfer, a ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 24, …