In an era when rail reigned transportation, the African-American porter workforce helped define luxury train travel. For almost a century, Pullman porters worked the sleeping and dining cars that gave white travelers an extravagant riding experience. Pullman porters, who were almost exclusively Black men, are also recognized for their role in developing the Black middle class and advancing civil rights. More 2024 Black History Month: Capitol Corridor Honors Pullman Porters and Their Contributions to Black History
UPDATED STATION HOURS – Martinez and Oakland Jack London
January 29, 2024Effective January 29, 2024, hours for Martinez and Oakland Jack London station agents have been updated as follows:
Martinez (MTZ)
Daily 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Oakland (OKJ)
Daily 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Updates will be shared if there are any changes to the hours the stations are open.
Message to Riders: January 2024
January 19, 2024Dear Riders,
I’m thrilled to share the remarkable accomplishments and exciting developments that marked our journey in FY2023 and the first few months of FY2024. Your continued support has played a significant role in the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority’s (CCJPA) success, and I extend my sincere gratitude to each one of you.
We are delighted to report significant growth in both ridership and revenue for FY2023. Throughout the fiscal year, more than 921,000 passengers traveled on our service. This resulted in $23 million in revenue, a 30 percent increase over the previous year. We recently posted our FY2023 Performance Report on our website and invite you to explore the report’s microsite to see all the positive growth we achieved. These milestones reflect the dedication of our team and the strong partnership we have with our valued riders.
In November, we introduced the Carry-On Pets policy, and since then, we’ve welcomed over 150 pets and their humans on board. This initiative was at the request of our riders. We hope it will enhance your travel experience.
As I mentioned in the previous Message to Riders, events to Levi’s Stadium were a major highlight of FY2023 and exceeded our ridership expectations, with over 9,500 passengers traveling to concerts and San Francisco 49er games. The post football season is now here, and the 49ers are serious contenders. We look forward to fans riding the train to this weekend’s NFC Divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
Breaking News
I’m thrilled to announce that we now offer GTFS-Realtime data feeds to third-party travel planning apps, which will allow you to view real-time train status and ETAs via your favorite travel apps. Currently, we are aware that Transit.app and Moovit are using our Realtime data, but more apps may start in the next few months. This is an early result of our California Passenger Information Display System (CalPIDS) modernization effort, with more details coming soon. Thanks to MTC’s 511 Transit Data team for helping us validate and distribute our GTFS-Realtime feeds.
Please review our FY2024-25 & FY2025-26 Business Plan Update, also now available on the Capitol Corridor website. Highlights include future service expansion projects, service amenities, equipment updates, and much more. We would like to hear from you, so we’re hosting public workshops about the plan on select trains and virtual workshops so you can join the conversation. A two-week online public comment period will follow for you to share your thoughts. Your input is vital!
Onboard Workshops – Join us for Cappy Hour on January 23 and 24 onboard! Our staff will be at the Café Car to discuss the Annual Business Plan, answer your questions, and gather your feedback. For Cappy Hour, all trains will enjoy discounted beverages!
- Tuesday, January 23: Train 540 (Oakland to Sacramento)
- Wednesday, January 24: Train 538 (San Jose to Richmond) and Train 545 (Sacramento to Richmond)
Virtual Workshops – We’ll also conduct online public workshops in the afternoon, each requiring registration. Our staff will discuss the Annual Business Plan and answer questions towards the end of the session.
- Thursday, January 25, Noon – 1 p.m.
- Friday, January 26, Noon – 1 p.m.
We’re anticipating another robust year and look forward to hearing from you every step of the way. Your support and feedback are crucial as we strive to enhance your travel experience on the Capitol Corridor.
See you on the train!
Rob Padgette, Managing Director, Capitol Corridor
Annual Business Plan Public Workshops 2024
Between January 23-26, 2024, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority will hold three (3) onboard public workshops and two (2) virtually via Zoom to present its Draft FY 2024-25 – FY 2025-26 Annual Business Plan. The Annual Business Plan presents an overview of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority’s strategic plan and funding request for the next two fiscal years.
This is an excellent opportunity for current riders or anyone interested in the Capitol Corridor service to learn more about our plans and provide us input. We are excited to bring back in-person public workshops and engage with our riders!
Join us for Cappy Hour on January 23 and 24 onboard! Members of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority will be available at the Café Car to discuss the Annual Business Plan and answer any questions and feedback you may have.
| Date/Time | Train # |
| Tuesday, January 23 | · 540: Oakland Jack London to Sacramento |
| Wednesday, January 24 | · 538: San Jose to Richmond
· 545: Sacramento to Richmond |
We will also be hosting two online public workshops during lunchtime, each of which requires registration. Members of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority staff will discuss highlights from the Annual Business Plan and answer questions towards the end of the session.
| Date/Time | Registration Required |
| Thursday, January 25th, Noon – 1pm | Replay here |
| Friday, January 26th, Noon-1pm |
Replay here |
Public Comment Period Open Through 5PM PST, February 2, 2024
There are several ways to comment on the draft Annual Business Plan:
- Online: Submit Comment
- By phone: Call 1-877-974-3322 and say “business plan” or dial 9, then 6 and follow the prompt.
- By mail: Send to the following address:
Annual Business Plan
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
2150 Webster St., 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
We hope you’ll take the opportunity to join us with your comments and questions, all of which will be incorporated into our final Business Plan document for approval by the CCJPA Board of Directors.
TAKE CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO 49ER PLAYOFF GAME AT LEVI’S ® STADIUM THIS WEEKEND!
January 17, 2024THE NFC DIVISIONAL ROUNDS ARE UNDERWAY! TAKE CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO 49ER PLAYOFF GAME AT LEVI’S ® STADIUM THIS WEEKEND!
Oakland, CA, January 17, 2024 – Football fans can take Capitol Corridor to Levi’s Stadium to see the San Francisco 49ers play the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.
(see game and train schedules).
| 1/20/24 | vs. Green Bay Packers | Game Start Time 5:15pm | Game End (Estimated) 8:40pm |
Train 741 arrives GAC at 3:37pm |
Train 748 departs GAC at 9:18pm |
Leave the car behind and sit back and start your playoff tailgate celebration on the train. Enjoy the onboard amenities that include FREE Wi-Fi, spacious restrooms, comfortable seats, and a Café Car, with specialty beverages.
For train updates, sign up for Capitol Corridor service alerts through email/SMS text @RideCCRail.com.
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-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
Contact: Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor