Press Releases

OAKLAND, CALIF., May 22, 2008 — In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) has announced that the Capitol Corridor trains will run on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on Monday, May 26, 2008. Holiday Travel Tips Holiday travelers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and arrive early at stations as parking is limited at …

Capitol Corridor, Amtrak and Caltrans Honors Emeryville Resident Doras Briggs First Recipient of the California Golden STAR Award OAKLAND, CALIF., May 10, 2008 — The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), Amtrak and Caltrans announced the recipient of the first California Golden STAR award at today’s National Train Day celebration in Emeryville. The three entities created the California Golden STAR …

Service Earns #1 Ranking in the Nation for Customer Satisfaction OAKLAND, CALIF., May 14, 2008 — The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) has announced two significant achievements: CCJPA set the highest monthly ridership record in the history of the Capitol Corridor service and customers ranked Capitol Corridor number 1 in the nation in Amtrak’s Customer Satisfaction scores. “In April, …

Capitol Corridor Receives $1.9 Million Check from Office of Homeland Security Voter-Approved Proposition 1b Funds Enhances Passenger Rail Security OAKLAND, CALIF., April 29, 2008 — California Homeland Security Director Matthew Bettenhausen today announced the state allocated $1.9 million dollars to Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) to help enhance safety and security measures on the system. The $1.9 million is …

TEMPORARY SERVICE MODIFICATION SATURDAY, MARCH 29 & SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008 On the weekend of March 29-30, 2008, Capitol Corridor will run a modified train schedule and provide bus-bridges for 10 weekend trains, whose train schedules will be altered. Capitol Corridor is putting these service alterations in place during this period in order to give Union Pacific construction workers time …