Rising Gas Prices & Improving Economy Help to Fill Seats Train Ridership in March Increases 11% Capitol Corridor’s March 2011 performance report is in and for the third consecutive month double-digit ridership increases continue as an improving economy and rising fuel costs help to fill train seats. “As gasoline prices soar, more and more drivers are seeking affordable ways to …
Capitol Corridor to Help Ease Travel Costs With Spring Discount Offers for Seniors, Kids & A’s Fans
OAKLAND, CA.,March 31, 2011—Many drivers who empty their wallets when filling up their gas tanks are learning that riding Capitol Corridor intercity passenger trains is a more affordable way to travel. This spring, rides are going to be even less expensive for seniors riding trains mid-week, families traveling on weekends and A’s fans going to the Oakland Coliseum. “Now through …
Service Advisory: No Motorcoach bus service north of Ukiah through Sunday, April 3rd
Due to a severe mudslide on Highway 101 near Redding, California, Amtrak will operate limited motorcoach bus service on Route 7 through Sunday, April 3rd. Motorcoach buses for Route 7 will operate only between the Martinez Amtrak station and Ukiah (UKH). There will be no motorcoach bus service offered north of Ukiah. This means the Willits, Eureka, Arcata and McKinleyville …
Apology for Delays on March 25 & 28
We would like to extend our apologies for delays experienced on Train 524, Friday, March 25 and Train 523 yesterday, Monday, March 28. Some passengers have experienced long delays and train cancellations. This is not the level of service you expect from the Capitol Corridor, and falls well below the quality of service we work to provide you. We have …
Service Advisory: Limited Motorcoach Bus Service to/from Reno, Tahoe and Sacramento March 25-26
Please be advised that stormy weather is affecting Route 20 connecting motorcoach bus service to/from the Reno and Tahoe areas and Sacramento. On Friday March 25th and Saturday March 26th, Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach Bus service to/from Reno and Tahoe will only operate as follows: Bus route 20 A/B serving Sparks, Reno, Truckee, Colfax, Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento will only …