Capitol Corridor News – February 5, 2010
1. Update on Phase 2 track work: February 22 – March 3, 2010
2. Upcoming events affecting S.F. Motorcoach bus stops
3. Presidents’ Day Schedule
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Update on Phase 2 track work: February 22 – March 3, 2010
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This information is for Phase 2 of the two-phase track work project
underway by Union Pacific along our route. Phase 2 construction is
expected to last approximately 10 days from February 22, 2010 – March
3, 2010.
During this time, Union Pacific will be upgrading track infrastructure
(primarily railroad ties) between the Martinez and Oakland Jack London
stations, where they will install new ties at their own expense. This
is part of the fourth installment of a multi-year track upgrade
project between Oakland and Sacramento designed to keep the railroad
in good condition so trains can operate safely and reliably.
During the course of this track work, some of the morning and early
afternoon Capitol Corridor trains will not operate between the
Martinez and Oakland Jack London stations. Instead, connecting buses
will carry passengers between those two stations, and trains will
operate on the remainder of the route on a modified schedule.
View more information and the Phase 2 schedule
https://www.amtrakcapitols.com/news/service-alerts/service-advisory-phase-2-track-work-february-22-%e2%80%93-march-3-2010/
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Upcoming events affecting S.F. Motorcoach bus stops
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San Francisco will be hosting several events during February and March
that will affect Capitol Corridor motorcoach service. Below are the
dates, events and service changes that will occur:
February 27, 2010 – Chinese New Year Parade
From approximately 5:30pm – 9:30pm service to San Francisco motorcoach
bus stops at San Francisco Shopping Center at 4th and Market (SFS)
and San Francisco Financial District (SFF) will be suspended. During
these times, motorcoach buses will not pick-up or drop-off passengers
at these locations. Passengers wishing to connect with Capitol
Corridor trains from these locations should utilize BART to the
Richmond station, where connections can be made to Capitol Corridor
trains.
March 13, 2010 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
From approximately 11:30am – 2:30pm service to San Francisco
motorcoach bus stops at San Francisco Shopping Center at 4th and
Market (SFS) and San Francisco Financial District (SFF) will be
suspended. During these times, motorcoach buses will not pick-up or
drop-off passengers at these locations. Passengers wishing to connect
with Capitol Corridor trains from these locations should utilize BART
to the Richmond station, where connections can be made to Capitol
Corridor trains (additional fare is required to travel aboard BART).
March 14, 2010 – San Francisco Sunday Streets event
From approximately 9:30am until 2:30pm, the San Francisco Ferry
Building motorcoach bus stop (SFC) will be temporarily relocated to
the corner of Steuart and Mission Streets. Amtrak ticket agents will
remain at the Ferry Building station to assist passengers with any
questions or concerns about the relocated bus stop.Â
March 28, 2010 – San Francisco 5K Fun Run/Walk
From approximately 6:30am until 9:30am, the San Francisco Ferry
Building motorcoach bus stop (SFC) will be temporarily relocated to
the corner of Steuart and Mission Streets. Amtrak ticket agents will
remain at the Ferry Building station to assist passengers with any
questions or concerns about the relocated bus stop.Â
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Presidents’ Day Schedule
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Capitol Corridor will operate on a regular Weekday schedule on
Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 15, 2010.
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For information about Capitol Corridor service, visit
www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9-RIDECC (1-877-974-3322).
Try our automated train status feature! Call 1-877-9RIDECC
(1-877-974-3322) and press “1”. Or check online at
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