Get on Board!

CC Rail Mail

CC Rail Mail: Info on All Things Holidays, 49ers Game, Fare Update and MORE

December 7, 2023

Holiday Service Schedule

If you’re traveling with us over the next few weeks, please plan and book your trip in advance. As a reminder, we now allow pets onboard Capitol Corridor trains! Take your furry friend with you on your next holiday destination.

Please note, we will operate according to the Weekend/Holiday Schedule on the following days:

🎄 Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve Day
❄️ Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
🎉 Sunday, December 31, New Year’s Eve Day
🍾 Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day

We wish you all a joyous holiday and Happy New Year!

RumChata Holiday Drink Special

Onboard Drink Special

This holiday season, get in the spirit with a RumChata Peppermint Bark! Starting December through January 2024, enjoy this cozy drink for $5 from the Café Car. 🍬 🥃

This special is while supplies last. Please drink responsibly.

Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

Thinking of those perfect gifts for your loved ones this season? Whether it’s for the rail enthusiast, museumgoer, or anyone else in your life, we’ve curated a fun list of gift ideas and local shops you can find along our corridor.

Check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide here.

Emeryville – San Francisco Fare Increase

Effective January 1, 2024, there will be a fare increase for Capitol Corridor’s Emeryville (EMY) – San Francisco (SFC) connecting bus service for multi-ride tickets which include 10-ride tickets and monthly ride tickets. Single tickets (one-way and roundtrip) will not be affected.

Multiple factors informed the decision to implement this fare increase, including the rise of labor and fuel costs.

We strive to keep our bus connection fares competitive with other services that cross the bay, such as BART and AC Transit. We are also actively seeking ways to improve the SF connecting bus service.

We appreciate your understanding.

See updated fares chart here. Learn more about our tickets and fares here.

Take the Train to the Game!

Take the train to the San Francisco 49ers game this Sunday, December 10. Avoid the traffic and parking hassles and enjoy a snack on the onboard Café Car.

You can find more info here: 49ers Service – Capitol Corridor.

One Ticket One Seat

“One Ticket One Seat” Policy

As our ridership grows again post-pandemic, some of our popular trains have become more crowded. We’d like to reminder our riders of our “One Ticket, One Seat” policy. This means that the ticket you purchase entitles you to use only one seat; you may not use additional seats to store your personal belongings or as added leg room. By adhering to this policy, you are helping to ensure that everyone has a comfortable and safe ride on Capitol Corridor.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Homepage

Multiride Ticket Fare Increase Effective 1/1/24 for Emeryville-San Francisco

Effective January 1, 2024, there will be a fare increase for Capitol Corridor’s Emeryville (EMY) – San Francisco (SFC) connecting bus service for multiride tickets which include 10-ride tickets and monthly ride tickets. Single tickets (one-way and roundtrip) will not be affected.

Multiple factors informed the decision to implement this fare increase, including the rise of labor and fuel costs.

We strive to keep our bus connection fares competitive with other services that cross the bay, such as BART and AC Transit. We are also actively seeking ways to improve the SF connecting bus service.

See updated fares chart here. Learn more about our tickets and fares here.

Holiday Gift Guide

Need a little help finding that perfect something for that favorite someone? Look no further, as we’ve curated a list of holiday gift-giving resources featuring businesses within the communities we serve.

For Rail Enthusiasts:
Capitol Corridor fans won’t want to miss our online store, Railgoods.com, where you’ll find a fun assortment of Capitol Corridor merch, including socks, stickers, and our co-mascot plush toy, Cori! At the California State Railroad Museum store, pick up toy trains for the kids, railway souvenirs, books about railroad history, and more.

For Aspiring Scientists:
For unique gifts that will fuel curiosity and open paths to exploration, check out the Exploratorium’s holiday gift guide, where every purchase helps support the Exploratorium’s mission of transforming learning worldwide.

For Art Lovers:
If the museum-goer in your life is missing her favorite artists and exhibits, consider gifting an exhibit souvenir, unique piece of jewelry, or membership for future visits. We have amazing museums all along our route and these four are sure to please: The Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, SFMOMA in San Francisco, Oakland Museum of CA, and the San Jose Museum of Art.

For Anyone:
Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Our friends at Visit Oakland may have a solution. They curated various shopping guides! From Black-owned businesses and Rockridge District stores, to gifts for bakers, artists, and eco-warriors, you’re bound to discover just what you need.

Homepage

Bridge Work Near Oakland Jack London Station

November 30, 2023

Beginning December 1, 2023, there will be bridge work near Oakland Jack London Station (OKJ). Passengers may experience delays between OKJ and San Jose Diridon Stations.

Please plan travel accordingly.

Support Our Furry Friends This Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2023

Two weeks ago, we celebrated the launch of our Onboard Pet Policy at Emeryville Amtrak Station on a cold, yet cheerful morning. In attendance were Capitol Corridor riders and a variety of furry friends, though some were too big to ride the train. We learned that of the pets at the event, all but one were adopted from shelters or rescue agencies! This stat includes Cleo, the face of the Onboard Pet Policy campaign, who was adopted 10 years ago from an rescue agency in the South Bay.

While we were overjoyed to learn this, we also know that many of our local shelters are overcrowded, overburdened, and need support to care for animals in need.

Giving Tuesday is an annual day of extending generosity, social, and financial capital to communities and organizations across the globe. This holiday season, we invite you to support your local animal shelters by donating, fostering, or adopting an animal.

There are many local animal shelters and humane societies along our corridor. Oakland Animal Services plans many pet adoption fairs at local businesses in Jack London Square, right next to OKJ Amtrak Station. This Giving Tuesday, the shelter is doubling your impact! Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary located in Sacramento (and very close to Sacramento Station) is also matching funds. Other animal shelters along our corridor include Humane Society of Silicon Valley, Hayward Animal Shelter, and Berkeley Humane Society, just to name a few.

And remember, if you decide to adopt a furry friend, remember that we now allow pets (cats and dogs under 20lbs) onboard our trains!