Route History In the very first Amtrak San Joaquins trains, when the service was launched in March 1974  you had to write a letter to Amtrak’s Marketing Department if you wanted to “leave a review” about your train experience and there was definitely no Wi-Fi.   The original Amtrak San Joaquins brochure included a logo […]

Happy New Year from Amtrak San Joaquins! While we hope 2021 will bring many positive changes, one thing we can assure you will remain the same is our commitment to the health and safety of our employees and passengers.   The state and counties along the Amtrak San Joaquins Service corridor have implemented restrictions on

‘Tis the season of cheer, twinkling lights, and delicious food! This year may look and feel a little different but that doesn’t mean the holiday cheer has to be any less. Cooking and baking is one of the easiest ways to get into the holiday mood — and it can be done from the comfort

Holiday History: Train Edition Whether it’s the old Hollywood movies or the romanticism of taking the scenic route, something about trains brings up nostalgia, especially around the holidays. Think holiday train rides with hot chocolate and visits from Santa. And from going to see elaborate train displays in shop windows to growing up with a

Supporting Small Business In Your Community This Season This holiday season may look a little different due to the pandemic, but that does not mean your holiday shopping has to! As businesses are being required to temporarily shut down and Californians are entering another shelter-in-place order, local small businesses are suffering. But you can help

Holiday Playlist! There’s nothing to get you in the holiday spirit like your favorite festive tunes! Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, traveling with Amtrak San Joaquins, or celebrating at home, we’ve put together a list of old favorites and fresh finds for the perfect backdrop to your holiday season.   Here are our

These days, there’s no shortage of ways to keep yourself occupied while travelling. From audiobooks to movies, music and more, multi-hour trips can fly by!   But did you know that the San Joaquins Wi-Fi landing page also features exciting content, featured readings from local publications, promotional offers and more?   By connecting to the

It’s that time of the year again where we all look forward to the gastronomic delight of Thanksgiving. Whether it’s mash potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, turkey, or tofurky. Everyone has a favorite dish that they go back for seconds or even thirds for, making planning a pairing a bit tricky. Luckily the San Joaquins corridor

HONORING OUR VETERANS Each November, America pauses to recognize the courageous men and women whose service and sacrifice have secured our freedom. No state in our union is home to more veterans than California, and every single day, veterans are moving about the Golden State on the Amtrak San Joaquins. During World War II, some

HERE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVELS Although this holiday season might be a little different, we know you still have places to go. While we’re taking extra precautions on our end to make travel as safe and easy as possible this year, here are some things you can do to have a safe, relaxing and hassle-free