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 …
Thousands of Northern California Travelers Hop on Board Capitol Corridor Trains as Gas Prices Skyrocket Capitol Corridor February 2011 Ridership up 14%
Thousands of Northern California Travelers Hop on Board Capitol Corridor Trains as Gas Prices Skyrocket Capitol Corridor February 2011 Ridership up 14%
More Northern California Drivers Ditched Cars in January to Ride Capitol Corridor Instead
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) officials announced a new ridership threshold was set last month, making January 2011 performance the best of any January in the history of the service. “130,860 passengers rode our trains last month, which is an 11 percent increase compared to the 117,860 who boarded Capitol Corridor trains in January 2010.†CCJPA Chair Bob Franklin …
Capitol Corridor Ends 2010 with a Triple Win: More Riders, Higher Revenue & Stellar On-Time Performance
Rail Service Publishes New “Ride Guide†to Ensure Pleasant Train Trips for New and Loyal Customers Capitol Corridor, Northern California’s intercity passenger rail service, ended 2010 with a triple win: more riders, higher revenue and stellar on-time performance. In December, Capitol Corridor ridership increased five percent compared to same period last year, revenue rose 10 percent, and its on-time performance …
CAPITOL CORRIDOR 2010 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE ADVISORY
Oakland, CA., December 17, 2010 –  Capitol Corridor trains will run on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on the following days: Christmas Eve:  Friday, December 24, 2010 Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25, 2010 New Year’s Eve:  Friday, December 31, 2010 New Year’s Day: Saturday, January 1, 2011 New Year’s Eve Capitol Corridor/Amtrak Thruway Bus Schedule Changes On New Year’s …