San Joaquin JPA (SJJPA), which hosts the San Joaquins trains, is considering both more and changed service to Sacramento. Five San Joaquins run between Oakland Jack London and Bakersfield via Stockton, bypassing Sacramento. Two trains per day terminate or start in Sacramento rather than Oakland, 702 and 704 southbound (6:35AM and 5:10PM), and 701 and … Continue reading More San Joaquins to Sacramento?
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What connections are already at SVS?
Continuing our information about what transportation modes already serve Sacramento Valley Station, here is a list: Capitol Corridor, hosted by Capitol Corridor JPA and contracted to Amtrak. 30 trains per weekday (15 each direction) and 11 per weekend day, one originating in Auburn but the remainder in Sacramento, and serving either Oakland Jack London Square … Continue reading What connections are already at SVS?
Across-platform access
The City of Sacramento is continuing a master plan process for Sacramento Valley Station (the Amtrak station) and the railyards, as previously posted. Both conceptual options presented are for an elevated concourse that goes over the tracks, connecting the historical passenger station with the historical shops area, and providing access to the platforms. I know … Continue reading Across-platform access
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 