For Capitol Corridor, Siemens Chargers on the Way
Two new EPA-certified Tier 4 Charger locomotives from Siemens will enter service this spring on Northern California’s Capitol Corridor.
Two new EPA-certified Tier 4 Charger locomotives from Siemens will enter service this spring on Northern California’s Capitol Corridor.
Northern California’s Capitol Corridor will introduce a new schedule March 29 “that better reflects current ridership demand,” with an eye on “restoring full, pre-pandemic service” in 2022, according to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA).
Northern California’s Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) expects to complete its next-generation Wi-Fi upgrade project by early December to improve the rider experience. Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Transit awarded two communications contracts to Collins Aerospace Systems for its $2.003 billion Southwest LRT project, which will expand Green Line service. As well, VIA Rail Canada is working with IT and business consulting services firm CGI on a reservation modernization project to better serve customers.
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) named Rob Padgette to be its new Managing Director, effective July 1, 2019. He will oversee management and operations of the 170-mile Capitol Corridor regional/commuter rail system, replacing David Kutrosky, who is stepping down after nearly 10 years at the helm, Padgette first joined the CCJPA as Deputy Managing Director in January 2018.