Due to the Rolling Stones concert at Levi’s Stadium on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, here are the following adjustments:
Trains 540 and 543 are CANCELED. Passengers normally traveling on Trains 543 and 540 should look for alternative trains at earlier or later times.
Expect more riders than usual on Trains 541/1543. Please consider taking an earlier train to minimize crowding onboard if you have flexibility in your schedule.
Ticket Change and Flexibility
The Capitol Corridor is an unreserved service with flexible ticket options. This flexibility means that your ticket is valid for travel up to a year from the original travel date and allows you to change travel dates and or trains using your original ticket. No ticket changes are required under these conditions should your travel plans change. Restrictions do apply to tickets purchased using promotions. Please review promotions for full details.)
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Oakland, CA, June 27, 2024 – The summer concert season at Levi’s® Stadium is here and Capitol Corridor trains are ready to take concert goers there! Capitol Corridor trains service the Santa Clara-Great America Station (GAC) and will offer an adjusted train schedule to better accommodate fans to watch the Rolling Stones perform on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Concert goers can enjoy the train’s onboard amenities that include FREE Wi-Fi, spacious restrooms, comfortable seats, and a Café Car.
Please note, ticketed passengers will need to allow at least 30 minutes as the crowd leaves the stadium to get to the Santa Clara-Great America Station for the last train departure.
Santa Clara – Great America (GAC) station arrivals and departures
Rolling Stones Special Train Service 7/17/24
Date
Show Start
Show End (estimated)
Westbound Train # and Arrival (to Levi’s Stadium)
Eastbound Train # and Departures (to Sacramento)
Wednesday, 7/17/24
7:30pm
11:00pm
Train 1543 arrives GAC at 6:15PM
Train 547 arrives GAC at 7:49PM
Train 550 departs GAC at 11:30PM
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About CCJPA and the Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting the most economically vibrant urban centers in Northern California – from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, and including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. With free Wi-i Fi on board, Capitol Corridor trains provide a convenient, reliable, and comfortable alternative to the congested I-80, I-680, and I-880 freeways for more than 700,000 passengers a year. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org.
Due to BART’s track improvement project between MacArthur and 19th/Oakland stations, the Red Line (Richmond-Millbrae) will be cancelled on the following weekends: June 22-23, July 20-21, August 17-18, September 21-22, October 19-20, and November 2-3, 2024.
The Richmond BART Station will be open for Capitol Corridor riders to travel through the station and board the bus bridge at Richmond. BART will provide a free bus bridge between Richmond Station and 19th/Oakland Station on all six weekends. Extra BART personnel will guide riders to the free buses.
Capitol Corridor riders who would normally transfer to the BART Red Line should instead:
Take the bus bridge from Richmond Station to 19th/Oakland Station
From 19th/Oakland Station, board a Yellow Line (Antioch-Millbrae) towards San Francisco
Riders may take AC Transit to the Salesforce Transit Center at Emeryville Station. Take the F bus at Shellmound Street & Christie Avenue, which an 8-minute walk from the Emeryville station and departs every 30 minutes on weekends.
Riders may also take our direct bus connection to San Francisco at Emeryville Station. Please be advised that there is a limited capacity you MUST have a train to bus connection (SFC) to use this service. The San Francisco bus stop is located at 401 Mission Street on the corner of Mission and Fremont Streets, right outside of Salesforce Tower, at the base of the Salesforce gondola.
Special Train Schedule for The Rolling Stones Concert!
All aboard the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express to Satisfaction Station! The Capitol Corridor is offering a special train service to The Rolling Stones concert at Levi’s® Stadium on July 17! Skip the traffic and ride off into the sunset by enjoying a cold beverage with friends in the Café Car!
Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th each year in the United States. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is a significant milestone in the country’s history. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states, including Texas. However, enforcement in Texas was delayed until June 19, 1865, marking the day now celebrated as Juneteenth.
Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and perseverance of the African American community throughout history. From festivals to enlightening discussions, gather your spirit of celebration and hop on board the train to Juneteenth events near you!
Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is an annual celebration where we come together to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. It serves as a powerful reminder that every individual deserves to live authentically, without fear, or prejudice. By celebrating Pride Month, we affirm our commitment to creating a world where love, respect, and inclusivity triumph over discrimination and bigotry. In addition, head to the Café Car and enjoy a Rainbow Bubbly during Pride Month. Take Capitol Corridor to the largest Pride celebrations near you!
We are excited to announce a delightful array of new summer snacks now available in the Café Car! New snacks include marshmallow bars, pretzels, roasted pistachios, and Red Vines. Quench your thirst with a refreshing Body Armor Fruit Punch or a Rainbow Bubbly for Pride Month. In addition, we are offering a $1 off discount for beer and nuts combo. Come aboard and savor the taste of summer with our delicious new additions!
Mak Roote Artwork Restoration at Berkeley Station
This past April, the City of Berkeley’s Public Art Program completed a major artwork restoration project at Berkeley Transit Plaza. This transit station, which Capitol Corridor service, has about 60,000 passengers that pass through annually as they travel to work, home, or to visit local shops in the area.
Additionally, the City made major improvements in the area, such as creating a graffiti abatement strategy for north and south ramp walls of University Avenue, replacing vandalized parking signage and broken newspaper boxes, repainting street curbs and accessible parking throughout underpass area, power washing glass canopies at train and bus waiting areas, and street sweeping and removal of debris and weeds throughout underpass area. Efforts to beautify and upkeep this area continue. Now, the local community and train riders alike can enjoy these restored works of art!
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th each year in the United States. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is a significant milestone in the country’s history. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states, including Texas. However, enforcement in Texas was delayed until June 19, 1865, marking the day now celebrated as Juneteenth. It symbolizes the end of chattel slavery in the United States, marking a turning point in the nation’s struggle for freedom and equality. Despite the delayed news of their freedom in Texas,African Americans embraced Juneteenth as a day of celebration and empowerment, using it as a platform to advocate for civil rights, equality, and social change. It represents the recognition of the inherent rights and dignity of African Americans, who had endured centuries of bondage and oppression.
Additionally, Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and perseverance of African Americans throughout history. Despite the delayed news of their freedom, they embraced Juneteenth as a day of celebration and empowerment, using it as a platform to advocate for civil rights, equality, and social justice.
Take the Capitol Corridor to Juneteenth events near you:
