Press Releases

May 4, 2005 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the regional agency that manages the Capitol Corridor intercity train service, endorsed the ‘Laney Plan’ submitted to Congress on Thursday, April 21st. The Capitol Corridor route spans 170 miles linking three of northern California metropolitan areas (San Jose, Oakland/San Francisco, and Sacramento). The trains are operated under contract by …

Capitol Corridor Starts Stitch ‘n Ride Car The Stitch ‘N Bitch movement has created a knitting frenzy across the country! Starting March 22, passengers in Northern California will join this nation of knitters as Capitol Corridor launches new STITCH ‘N RIDE cars. Every Tuesday from March through June, knitters can catch Capitol Corridor’s STITCH ‘N RIDE car on the following …

Infrastructure Improvements for Berkeley’s Amtrak Rail Stop Get Underway Berkeley, California (February 25, 2005) The Berkeley Redevelopment Agency (BRA) announces the groundbreaking ceremony of the Berkeley Rail Stop and Transit Plaza Infrastructure Improvements Project on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 2:30 PM on the Berkeley Rail Stop platform at Third Street and University Avenue. The $2.4 Million project is funded …

At the February 16, 2005 meeting of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors, Roger Dickinson, of the Sacramento Regional Transit District, was elected Chair, and Forrest Williams, of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency, was elected Vice Chair. Dickinson, who serves as a director of the Sacramento Regional Transit District, a member of the Sacramento County Board of …

The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, which manages operations of the passenger rail service between Sacramento and San Jose, was presented with a SASI award by Shop America. SASI = Shop America Salutes Innovation. Each year, Shop America honors marketing excellence and innovation in promoting shopping and dining within the tourism and travel industry. A total of 18 SASI Awards …