Freddy Rodriguez

(April 30, 2025 — Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) today announced that Executive Director Stacey Mortensen will step down from her role effective August 31, 2025, concluding more than 27 years of visionary leadership and transformative contributions to passenger rail in Northern California.   Read More SJRRC Executive Director Stacey Mortensen to Step Down after Over 27 Years of Leadership, Executive Recruitment Process Underway

(April 17 — Stockton, CA) – At the March 19 Board Meeting, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) unanimously adopted a resolution approving “Gold Runner” as the official brand name of the San Joaquins Intercity Rail Corridor and associated Thruway Bus network.  Read More Press Release: San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board Approves Adoption of “Gold Runner” as New Brand Name for Intercity Passenger Rail Service

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, Amtrak San Joaquins will have track work between Bakersfield and Stockton
  Read More Service Alert: Track Improvements – March 9 – 10

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Amtrak San Joaquins Route 7’s schedule between the Martinez/Santa Rosa/Arcata areas will have a schedule change. Please see quick recap of adjustments below.

Discontinuance of schedules and stops as of September 30, 2024:

Bus Routes – 6513, 6518, and 6516.
Bust Stop – Vallejo Discovery Kingdom (VMW)
  Read More Service Alert: Track Improvements – February 23 – 24

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Amtrak San Joaquins Route 7’s schedule between the Martinez/Santa Rosa/Arcata areas will have a schedule change. Please see quick recap of adjustments below.

Discontinuance of schedules and stops as of September 30, 2024:

Bus Routes – 6513, 6518, and 6516.
Bust Stop – Vallejo Discovery Kingdom (VMW)
  Read More Service Alert – Route 7 Adjustments

RABA and the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) have formed a partnership. As a result, riders in Redding, Red Bluff, and Chico will now ride a blue RABA motorcoach between Redding, Red Bluff, and Chico to connect to another Amtrak Thruway motorcoach for service to Sacramento and Stockton.  Read More Press Release: Redding Area Bus Authority in Partnership with Amtrak San Joaquins is Headed to Chico

The ACE Rail system, managed by SJRRC, and San Joaquins system, managed by SJJPA, will be designed and implemented to ensure that all passengers with disabilities can access the train cars.  Read More ADA Boarding Virtual Public Hearing

Trains will bring visitors to celebrate site unique to California’s African American history  Read More Amtrak San Joaquins to Run Special Discounted Trains to Allensworth State Historic Park

The expanded discount will make it possible for more families to explore any of the over 100 destinations accessible via the San Joaquins train and Thruway Bus service.  Read More Rider Alert: Amtrak San Joaquins Service to bypass Lodi on Monday, September 4, 2023

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2023 Contact: David Lipari, San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority E-mail: david@sjjpa.com Phone: (209) 851-1626 Amtrak San Joaquins to Allow Bus-Only Travel to All Bus Stop Pairs Along Route 7 from Martinez to Arcata  Stockton, CA – Riders traveling on Amtrak’s San Joaquins Route 7, the Thruway Bus route  Read More Amtrak San Joaquins to Allow Bus-Only Travel to All Bus Stop Pairs Along Route 7