Press Releases

May 2007 Highest Ridership in History of Service Oakland, CALIF., June 11, 2007 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) has announced that May 2007 marked the highest monthly ridership total in the history of the Capitol Corridor service with 141,789 passengers, surpassing the previous record set in April 2007 with 127,572 passengers. With 32 trains a day between …

Chronicle Books and CRAFT Magazine Sponsor Onboard Event to Knitting Convention Oakland, CALIF., February 15, 2007 – On Saturday, February 24, 2007 Capitol Corridor, Chronicle Books, and CRAFT magazine invite knitters, crocheters and craft lovers on board train 727 for the 4th Stitch ‘n Ride(tm) event to Stitches West 2007 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The Stitch ‘n Ride …

Ideal for Travelers Seeking Relaxation OAKLAND, CALIF. January 29, 2007 – The Capitol Corridor is taking passenger comfort to a whole new level. Teaming with Workman Publishing and Elaine Petrone, author of The Portable Miracle Ball Method, Capitol Corridor will offer passengers tips and techniques from Petrone’s proven method for staying healthy and relaxed during travel. The accessible kit is …

OAKLAND, CALIF. January 25, 2007 – At the November 15, 2006 meeting of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors, Forrest Williams, of The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency, was elected Chair, and Mary Ann Courville, of Solano Transportation Authority, was elected Vice Chair. Williams, a member of the San Jose City Council since November 2000, serves on …

OAKLAND, CALIF. September 5, 2006 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) announces that more direct service to and from Sacramento is now available with the addition of eight new trains. The 33% increase in direct intercity train service between Sacramento and the Bay Area/San Jose began August 28, 2006. Coupled with a 52% increase in train service between …