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3 unusual facts about Capitol Corridor


Amtrak California

Although not part of the Amtrak California brand, Caltrans also provides support for the Capitol Corridor.

The Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains are the two routes most identified with the Amtrak California image, since they extensively use "California Colored" equipment.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail

Light Rail also serves to connect commuters/travelers to the San Jose International Airport, Diridon Station and the transit systems it serves: (Caltrain, ACE, the Coast Starlight, the Capitol Corridor); and moves LRT riders to and from Silicon Valley, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.


Carquinez Strait

A rail bridge just east of the Benicia-Martinez bridge is used by the Capitol Corridor, California Zephyr, and Coast Starlight trains.


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