Capitol Corridor

Camille Tsao, our Project Manager for the Link21 Program that will bring a new transbay crossing to the San Francisco Bay, went in depth on the "Davisville" podcast about how this effort, in partnership with BART, will transform the entire Northern California megaregion. Thanks KDRT 95.7FM for the opportunity to participate!

Reminder to all humans and bobcats not to walk on or near railroad tracks. We sure love the happy ending though! #SafetySaturday

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: Elijah McCoy Born in Canada in 1844 to parents who escaped slavery in Kentucky, Elijah McCoy's ingenuity brought world-wide recognition to his work that earned the phrase, "the real McCoy."... McCoy's family saved for his education and sent him to a boarding school in Edinburgh, Scotland at the age of 15 to study mechanical engineering. After completing his studies, McCoy attempted to start his professional career in Michigan; however, despite his credentials, racial barriers only afforded him a position with Michigan Central Railroad as a fireman responsible for oiling various train partsa very manual task. Fortuitously, his manual job of oiling train parts inspired his first of over 50 patents, a lubricator cup. His invention distributed oil evenly over the engine's moving parts and allowed trains to run for longer periods with reduced maintenance. McCoy's self-lubricating cup became wildly popular, spawning inferior imitations, to which the industry responded by demanding "the real McCoy" when purchasing his device. His industrious mind garnered him almost 60 patents and included designs for an ironing board, a lawn sprinkler, and many lubrication systems.

Northern California has one of the most productive economies in the country. Isn't it time we had a rail network to match? #Link21, which we launched last month in partnership with BART, will bring an integrated rail network to our region and transform the passenger experience. It's not too late to get involved. Take this short survey and tell us what's important to you!... : https://bit.ly/3biYjIG

Planning a bike trip on the Capitol Corridor this weekend? Don't forget to secure your bicycle on board the train!

Join us this Thursday, November 12 at 5 PM for "Corridor Conversations" to learn about our Thanksgiving travel plans, as well as other service and project updates! Registration link: https://bit.ly/387SLRn

As you plan train travel for the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond, know that your health and safety on the Capitol Corridor remains our absolute priority. The pictures below show how our operating partner, Amtrak, is using a new cordless, chemical fogger/mister to disinfect surfaces daily. Used in medical and food preparation facilities, the disinfectant is highly effective against viruses. For more about our health and safety protocols, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3i5q620

BUS SERVICE ADVISORY: On Monday, November 9, the Salesforce Plaza bus stop (SFC) in downtown San Francisco will move from its current location at the corner of Mission and Fremont streets to a new, nearby location at 555 Mission Street. The new stop is in front of Chase Bank, and is about a four-minute walk west along Mission Street.

If you've taken the train recently, you know social distancing is simple when you ride with us! There are plenty of seats available, making it easy to maintain 6 feet between you and other passengers. Learn more at RideCCRail.com

Do you have questions about our reservation requirement this year for Thanksgiving week? Join Us for "Corridor Conversations" on November 12 to learn about our plans, as well as other service and project updates! REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/387SLRn

Return of Santa Barbara Connecting Bus Service! We now have two round trips on weekdays and two on weekends between Santa Barbara and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland Jack London Square and the West Oakland BART station. The new schedule is now available on the Schedules page of our website: https://bit.ly/34RNVp9

Election Day Trivia!!! Voting has officially started in Dixville Notch, NH. Who knows why this town opens the polls at Midnight? BONUS Q: What are the other 2 towns near Dixville Notch that start voting at Midnight?

It’s spooky time! #happyhalloween #CapitolCorridor #SpookyTrain #halloween2020

Destination: Weekend! Have fun, and don’t forget to turn the clocks back for an extra hour of sleep!

Our Next Generation Wi-Fi project has reached an important milestone! Over 60% of our train cars have been upgraded with the new network, "YourTrainWiFi". Read more about our dedication to bringing you better, faster onboard Wi-Fi. https://bit.ly/2TARtpt