Route Specific Info
General Route Description
The Capitol Corridor lies in a generally northeast-southwest direction in northern California linking San Jose and Auburn with stops in Oakland, Davis, Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin. Amtrak motor coaches connect the Capitols to Reno and Carson City, Nevada, Redding and Red Bluff, the Central Coast as far south as Santa Barbara, and the Northwest California Coast including Eureka.
Operational management of Amtrak's CapitolCorridor was transferred from the State's Department of Transportation to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board (CCJPB) July 1, 1998. Although Amtrak continues to operate the service and Caltrans continues to provide operating funds, Amtrak will be working with the CCJPB and BART, rather than with Caltrans, who initiated the service in 1996.
Any future improvements to the service will be the responsibility of the CCJPB and BART. Future inquiries should be addressed to BART (their management force) at 510-464-6995 or visit their website: http://www.amtrakcapitols.com
Frequency
Capitol trains operate twelve round trips daily -- 365 days per year. Amtrak motor coaches meet most trains for most destinations. Some trains operate at slightly different times on weekends, be sure to check your schedule.
Equipment Types
All Capitol trains are equipped with California locomotives and cars. Cars consist of coach seating cars, combination coach/baggage cars, and diner/lounges.
Onboard Amenities
Capitols have snack, beverage and sandwich service in the diner/lounge. Telephones are available on board, and bicycles may be carried on Capitol trains. Standard household electricity available at various seats and tables. On board music system uses earphones (either user furnished or for sale in the diner/lounge. Seats recline. BART tickets may be purchased aboard the Capitals from the lounge car attendant.