Message from the Director From me to you… How are things going now? I probably don’t have to tell you that service performance has improved dramatically since my February “doom and gloom” message. We are now averaging well above 80% on-time even with some remaining slow orders, some maintenance and construction work, lots of rain (which hopefully will go away …
Development of Mobile Wireless Network
Capitol Corridor and BART Release Request for Information – Development of Mobile Wireless Network BART and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Release Request for Information (RFI) to Develop a Network for Providing Passengers and Train Operators with Wireless Broadband Connections While Moving at Full Speed on Passenger Trains. Download the Request For Information PDF (248K) Oakland, CA (March 31, 2006) …
Capitol Corridor Celebrates Ten Millionth Passenger
Emeryville, CA (March 24, 2006) – On March 23, 2006 the Capitol Corridor train service welcomed its 10 millionth passenger on board. A regular Capitol Corridor passenger for nearly six years, Kirk Swenson was counted as the 10 millionth passenger as he approached train 527 at the Davis station. On hand to greet and congratulate him was Capitol Corridor Joint …
Delta River Cruise Offers Quick Getaway Without the Traffic Hassles
Media Contact: Willie Feltus (916) 399-9342 SACRAMENTO and SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Delta River Cruise has partnered with Capitol Corridorsm to offer a traffic-free option for a whimsical weekend getaway to San Francisco or Old Sacramento. This one-day cruise and rail excursion carries passengers aboard the “Bay Breeze”, a high-speed catamaran through the Delta and San Francisco Bay, and is …
Issue 24, Feb. 10, 2006
Message from the Director From me to you… What has happened to the reliability of our Capitol Corridor train service??? To borrow a line from The Kingston Trio’s 1950’s hit song Charlie on the MTA: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” This Message is, without a doubt, the most difficult one I have had to write to you-our …