The Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains represent, essentially, a commuter train between San Jose and Sacramento. Here is the schedule:
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While the trains do provide a needed service between South Bay Area and Sacramento, there are some things which bother me.
I think there are too many bus subs between Sacramento and further east to Auburn, as seen in green on the timetable. 529 westbound and 536 eastbound are the exception. Many folks in N. Calif are leaving the bay area and moving further east, toward the Sierras (or leaving the state, altogether). Towns like Grass Valley, Rocklin, & Auburn are becoming more popular. I wish there were more than 1 train, in each direction, going to Auburn. Also, some routes I have to wonder about with regard to ridership. For example, Train 551 leaves SAC at 9:10 pm, arriving in OAK at 11:07 PM. Train 553 leaves SAC at 10:30 PM, arriving at OAK at 12: 27 AM. I wonder how many people are riding those trains at those hours?
In addition, there has always been talk about the C. Corridor trains expanding to Reno. It would be nice, but that idea seems to be burdened with problems, such as cost, congestion, weather issues, and a possible need for double tracking. Maybe some day.
WS
https://is.gd/VmicfW
While the trains do provide a needed service between South Bay Area and Sacramento, there are some things which bother me.
I think there are too many bus subs between Sacramento and further east to Auburn, as seen in green on the timetable. 529 westbound and 536 eastbound are the exception. Many folks in N. Calif are leaving the bay area and moving further east, toward the Sierras (or leaving the state, altogether). Towns like Grass Valley, Rocklin, & Auburn are becoming more popular. I wish there were more than 1 train, in each direction, going to Auburn. Also, some routes I have to wonder about with regard to ridership. For example, Train 551 leaves SAC at 9:10 pm, arriving in OAK at 11:07 PM. Train 553 leaves SAC at 10:30 PM, arriving at OAK at 12: 27 AM. I wonder how many people are riding those trains at those hours?
In addition, there has always been talk about the C. Corridor trains expanding to Reno. It would be nice, but that idea seems to be burdened with problems, such as cost, congestion, weather issues, and a possible need for double tracking. Maybe some day.
WS