2020 might have not been a year filled with travels and photographs from different cities and new places, but we are still thankful for you, our riders. Thank you for staying home and staying safe, for trusting us to make your travels as safe as possible when you’ve needed to take the train and for […]
September is Rail Safety Month! During this time, Amtrak San Joaquins, in partnership with California Operation LifeSaver (CAOL), aims to raise awareness about risky pedestrian and driver behavior around railroad tracks. “California Operation Lifesaver is committed to providing Rail Safety Education across California to change dangerous behaviors near railroad tracks. Ranking number one in
If you want to draw your own train, this simple tutorial will guide you through each step. Just recreate the lines/shapes pictured in each step until you reach the end of the instructions. Then, add your own colors and details to make it unique. 1. Start by drawing an upside-down U shape. 2. Close the shape off by drawing a
August is National Picnic Month and though we may be in the middle of a heat wave, it is the perfect […]
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San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Launches Environmental Review for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project Expanding commuter and intercity passenger rail service in Northern California to further link the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento and Bay Area Stockton, CA – On Wednesday, August 19, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) officially launched the environmental review process for Stockton
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Route 10 to Las Vegas! When you’re ready to travel, Las Vegas is ready to play. We have resumed service to two stops on Route 10 along the Las Vegas strip. Now booking for essential and future travel. Visit https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/thruway-bus/route-10-2/ for more info.
Spend a Summer Staycation in Oakland & San Francisco! Spend some time in The City AND The Town with Amtrak San Joaquins. The train takes you right to Jack London Square in Oakland, and from there you can explore all of what Oakland and San Francisco have to offer without leaving a 10-miles radius! OAKLAND
ATTENTION RIDERS – AMTRAK SAN JOAQUINS THRUWAY BUS SERVICE CHANGES BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2020 The coronavirus crisis and economic downturn has resulted in a significant decline in ridership and revenue for Amtrak San Joaquins. Many of the San Joaquins Thruway Bus routes, which were once cost-effective and servicing thousands of riders daily, have seen a
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Fourth of July Fun During the Summer of COVID As COVID-19 have spurred cancellations to annual 4th of July parades, events, and fireworks, this year’s Independence Day celebrations will be a bit different. And though public events have been canceled, the fun doesn’t have to stop! We’ve compiled a list of fun activities and tasty
Celebrate dad this year with some outdoor activities! Visit the Dow Wetlands Preserve in Antioch. The Wetlands features miles of trails, observation decks, benches, and beautiful views of the Delta. Made up of 471 acres of undeveloped land with a 30-acre beaver pond and grasslands, visitors can spot beavers, river otters, minks, and over 130
