On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, California voters rejected Proposition 6 which would have repealed a gasoline tax increase that went into effect in November 2017 through the enactment of the Road Repair and Accountability Act, or Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), in April 2017. The proceeds from SB1 provide approximately $5 billion a year for road and transportation projects. The …
Gameday Service for 49ers vs. NY Giants on November 12 at Levi’s Stadium
On Monday, November 12, 2018, the Capitol Corridor will adjust the schedule of its last eastbound train originating from San Jose to accommodate football fans attending the San Francisco 49ers versus New York Giants game being held at Levi’s Stadium. The stadium is an easy, 5-minute walk from the train station, and kickoff is at 5:15pm. Train 548 Rescheduled for …
CC Rail Mail: Thanksgiving Travel, Positive Train Control, Lost & Found, and November Picks
Thanksgiving Travel Service The Capitol Corridor is a convenient and relaxing way to visit family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday week. This is also our busiest travel period, so you’ll want to make your plans in advance and read our Holiday Travel Tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride. For details about the Capitol Corridor’s Thanksgiving week service, including additional …
Capitol Corridor Ready to Start Fleet PTC Implementation
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The Capitol Corridor Begins Fleet-Wide Implementation of Positive Train Control
Critical Safety System Will be Enabled on Trains Ahead of Federal Deadline The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), in coordination with its operating partners, Amtrak and Union Pacific, has completed the installation and testing of Positive Train Control (PTC) along the 170-mile Capitol Corridor route. On October 24, 2018, PTC implementation was launched on all Capitol Corridor trains, …