Message to Riders - May 2025

Dear Riders,  

As we move through the first half of the year, we're pleased to share continued growth in ridership—thanks in part to many of you returning to in-person work and choosing Capitol Corridor as your mode of transportation. We're grateful to be part of your journey and remain committed to improving your travel experience. 

Updates  

More Trains, Better Connections
Starting June 2, 2025, Capitol Corridor will increase weekday service from 12 to 14 round trips, while maintaining 11 round trips on weekends. Our long-term goal remains a return to 15 weekday round trips this fall. 

Schedule highlights include: 

• Full restoration of 14 weekday trains between Oakland and San Jose
• Two additional midday westbound trains from Sacramento to Oakland
• Improved service during peak-periods:
  • Sacramento: Morning arrivals at 7:10 a.m. and 8:10 a.m.
  • San Jose: Evening departures at 4:05 p.m., 5:05 p.m., and 6:05 p.m.

View the updated schedule here.  

Fare Adjustments – Lower Fares for Short Trips 

On April 1, we implemented our first major fare update since 2019. The key benefit: reduced fares for trips under 50 miles, making shorter rides even more affordable. 

To help support the ongoing quality of our service, we’ve made a modest 3 percent increase to multi-ride and monthly passes for longer-distance travel. These adjustments reflect our commitment to keeping travel accessible, reliable, and responsive to your changing needs. 

Other News 

• Tap2Ride: We're expanding participation in our contactless payment pilot program. You can tap on and off using your registered bank card —no ticket needed. Register your bank card and start tapping! 

• Surveys: Keep an eye out for current and upcoming surveys from Capitol Corridor and partners like UC Davis. Your feedback helps shape future improvements. 

• On-Time Performance: We're proud to report OTP is now at 90 percent —the highest since before the pandemic. 

As we head into the summer travel season, we’re making meaningful strides in service, fares, and reliability—thank you for your continued support. Whether you're traveling onboard with your bike for a weekend adventure, heading to a concert or baseball game with friends and family, or traveling with a beloved pet, we're here to make your journey smooth and enjoyable. 

See you on the train!