Capitol Corridor News – November 3, 2009
1. Service Advisory: Track work November 7-22, 2009
2. Tailgate Train event November 15, 2009
3. CCJPA Board Meeting November 18, 2009
4. S.F. Shopping Center motorcoach bus stop advisory for Nov. 8
5. Fare increase effective November 16, 2009
6. Capitol Corridor connection to South Lake Tahoe
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Service Advisory: Track work November 7-22, 2009Union Pacific will be upgrading track infrastructure near the Suisun/Fairfield station, where they will replace a railroad bridge at their own expense between November 7-22, 2009. This work is designed to keep the railroad in good condition so trains can operate reliably. Capitol Corridor plans to return to its full schedule beginning Monday, November 23 2009. Thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and cooperation.
Changes to Train Schedule
The following trains will be suspended during the construction period to give Union Pacific extra time to work. These trains WILL NOT OPERATE from Nov. 7-22, 2009:
Eastbound Trains: 526, 534
Westbound Trains: 527, 533
There will be no service (train or bus) for the above trains. Other trains may operate on a modified schedule to accommodate the work crew.
<a href= https://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/schedules/november_project.pdf”>View the temporary timetable for Nov. 7-22, 2009</a>
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Tailgate Train event November 15, 2009
Capitol Corridor is once again making the party pilgrimage to Raider home games in November. Take the train directly to the Coliseum.
Hop aboard train 729 at the station in Downtown Sacramento at 9:10am and hang out with the KTKZ crew all the way to the Coliseum. Here’s your chance to win great prizes, get some grub in the Cafe Car and enjoy travel made simple.
Passengers traveling to the game can save 25% off their train ticket with our promotional discount code. There’s no better way to get to the game!
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CCJPA Board Meeting November 18, 2009
The next CCJPA Board meeting will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00am. The location will be the Suisun City Council Chambers in Suisun, CA.
A short reception will follow the meeting to honor Capitol Corridor’s outgoing Managing Director, Gene Skoropowski.
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S.F. Shopping Center motorcoach bus stop advisory for Nov. 8
On Sunday, November 8th a Veterans Day parade will be held in downtown San Francisco, closing part of Market Street from approximately 10am until 4pm. During this time our San Francisco Shopping Center (SFS) motorcoach bus stop will be suspended and buses will not pick-up or drop-off from this location.
Passengers wishing to travel to the San Francisco Shopping Center may take a motorcoach bus to the Moscone Center stop (SFM) and walk two blocks north, or utilize BART from Richmond. The BART Powell Street station is directly underneath the San Francisco Shopping Center motorcoach bus stop. A separate fare is required for passengers taking BART.
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Fare increase effective November 16, 2009
As part of the CCJPA’s FY10 budget, the CCJPA is instituting fare increases on Nov. 16, 2009. One-way fares are going up by 2% which will correspond to a maximum increase of some fares by $1; other one-way fares will remain unchanged. Multi-ride ticket fares will increase by an average of 4%, ranging from 3% to 10% depending upon city-pairs.
We do not like raising fares but revenue needs to offset flat operating assistance from the State and increasing Amtrak expenses. Please note that as an example, the multi-ride ticket fares on a per mile basis ($0.11 to $0.18) are priced very favorably to driving on the congested highways ($0.45 – $0.71 per mile according to AAA, depending on vehicle).
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Capitol Corridor connection to South Lake Tahoe
Heading to South Lake Tahoe this winter? Travelers can conveniently connect with Capitol Corridor’s motorcoach service to South Lake Tahoe at our Sacramento station! If you’re a Sacramento area resident, you’re in luck! This bus service, which also stops at Placerville and Stateline, Nevada, is the only motorcoach bus travel route that doesn’t require a train ride as part of your itinerary.
Passengers who plan to travel aboard the train and transfer to the Route 20C motorcoach bus between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe should continue to purchase their train/bus tickets together at Amtrak.com, staffed stations, or at Ticket Kiosk machines.
Passengers who plan to travel aboard the Route 20C motorcoach bus between Sacramenot and South Lake Tahoe can only purchase their tickets in the following manner:
-Online at Amtrak.com
-Ticket Kiosk machine
-Staffed Stations
-On board motorcoach bus*
*The driver will only sell Placerville to: Tahoe Wye (SLT), Stateline Transit Center (SLH) or Kingsbury Transit Center (SLN) or vice versa onboard the bus.
* Passengers purchasing their tickets onboard the bus from the driver will be required to pay in Cash only, have exact change, and present a valid, government-issued photo I.D.
*If passengers board in Tahoe Wye (SLT), Stateline Transit Center (SLH) or Kingsbury Transit Center (SLN) without a ticket and are headed to Sacramento, they will give the bus driver their I.D. and the bus driver will take them into the Sacramento station to purchase their ticket once they arrive- similar to current policy.
*If passengers board in Sacramento, they will be required to have a valid ticket already purchased and be carrying a valid, government-issued photo I.D.
For Capitol Corridor fares, schedules and route information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org or call 1-877-9-RIDECC (1-877-974-3322). For San Joaquin destinations, schedules and reservations, visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).