Message from the Director From me to you… Well, here it is St. Nicholas Day again (December 6), and, as has been my tradition for over 35 years, my holiday “Message” gets written. The Holiday Season is a special time for me and all of us at the Capitol Corridor office to say “thank you” to you, our loyal customers …
Issue 22, Nov. 1, 2005
Message from the Director From me to you… Dear Capitol Corridor Riders and Friends, It’s been quite a busy few months since my last message to you. There’s a lot happening with Capitol Corridor that I’m excited to tell you about. Oakland Coliseum Station The new station opened as scheduled on June 6, and it has been doing a growing …
Issue 21, Jun. 1, 2005
Message from the Director From me to you… Dear Capitol Corridor Riders and Friends, New Timetable Date The new Timetable for the Capitol Corridor will become effective June 6, 2005. The only train schedule change is that train #544 will depart a few minutes later from San Jose and service to Oakland Coliseum Station will start. There are some bus …
Oakland Coliseum Intercity Rail Platform set to open
Capitol Corridor Trains Will Offer Easy Access To Games, Events at McAfee Coliseum Media Contact: Harry Hamilton (510) 238-2107 OAKLAND, CA (May 11, 2005) – Passenger service is scheduled to begin June 6th at the new Oakland Coliseum rail platform, making travel to sporting events, concerts, expos, and the Oakland International Airport easy. Located at 600 73rd Avenue, off of …
CCJPA Board Endorses ‘Laney Plan’ to Reform Amtrak System
May 4, 2005 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the regional agency that manages the Capitol Corridor intercity train service, endorsed the ‘Laney Plan’ submitted to Congress on Thursday, April 21st. The Capitol Corridor route spans 170 miles linking three of northern California metropolitan areas (San Jose, Oakland/San Francisco, and Sacramento). The trains are operated under contract by …