Updated: 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2014 Due to the King wild fire near Lake Tahoe and the resulting closure of Highway 50, connecting bus service between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe will operate on a detour route bypassing Placerville. Also, buses from South Lake Tahoe going to Sacramento will operate on a modified schedule (see below) until Wednesday, September …
Busier Trains Expected on Capitol Corridor Sunday, September 14 For Raider and Niner Football Games
On Sunday, September 14, both Bay Area football teams will be playing their first regular-season home games, which means we’ll be seeing a lot of Bay Area pride on the trains! In anticipation of more people using Capitol Corridor, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be adding extra capacity to the most popular trains for both games. To avoid …
How to Get to the Oakland Coliseum in 4 Easy Steps
After you exit the train, go to the left and walk up the ramp leading to the Coliseum walkway. At the top of the ramp, turn left. You will see the Coliseum ahead. Now you’re there! Walk through the gates and enjoy the game! After the game, exit the stadium and follow the walkway back towards the station. Look …
Ticket Scanner Testing Between San Francisco and Emeryville Successfully Completed
Last month, Capitol Corridor and Amtrak implemented a ticket scanning test on buses between San Francisco and Emeryville to ensure that 10-ride tickets were being scanned correctly. Staff had discovered a software problem earlier this year that resulted in rides being deducted incorrectly. The results of the scanner testing were so successful that staff has decided to continue scanning …
Parking Spaces at Sacramento Station Impacted by Construction Starting Sept. 8
Update on September 23, 2014: Construction work will be complete by Tuesday, September 23, and regular parking will resume. Starting Tuesday, September 8, and lasting for approximately two weeks, the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Metropolitan Utility District will be installing conduit under current parking spaces along the front of the Sacramento Station to eventually provide power to electric …