Capitol Corridor is a recipient of “Champion of Industry 300” Award for 2004! Oakland, CA – In December, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) was selected as a recipient of the “Champion of Industry 300” Award for 2004, presented by Pat Summerall Productions. The selection committee noted the following accomplishments when considering us for this award: Bringing multiple transit …
Issue 16, April 4, 2004
“Shorter Travel Time?” A Frequently Asked Question “When is my travel time on the train going to improve (get shorter)?” The answer is: on April 26, 2004. You will see the “first fruits” of the capital investment program when travel time between Sacramento and Oakland is reduced by 10 minutes. So, how are we doing this? It is a three-pronged …
BART again selected as managing agency for Capitol Corridor Intercity Passenger Trains
BART, voted the Number 1 transit system in the country, has been selected to manage the Capitol Corridor intercity rail service for a five-year term. The 16 member Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board represents 8 counties along the 170-mile rail corridor serving Placer, Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties. The Capitol Corridor is …
Issue 15, December 3, 2003
From Me to You Each year for the last 33 or so, on St. Nicholas Day, I prepare an annual message to my staff. This year I am expanding this letter to be this year’s fourth Message to Riders and it is directed to you, who really are “the Capitol Corridor.” As we approach the holiday season, I want to …
Intercity Rail Service With Internet Access
OAKLAND, Calif.- Passengers on board Capitol Corridor now can stay connected via the Internet while traveling for business or leisure throughout the region. Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) is proud to announce an Internet ready (Wi-Fi) section on board the train for a trial period. Initially set for a three-month trial, the pilot program will offer Internet access to …