Freddy Rodriguez

(December 1 — Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) announced at its November 21 Board Meeting that the 7th daily round trip will return on December 8, marking the first time since early 2020 that the corridor will run its full pre-pandemic schedule. The restored trip expands travel options for riders moving between Bakersfield, the San Joaquin Valley, and Sacramento.  Read More SJJPA Restores 7th Daily Gold Runner Round Trip, Improving Inter-City Rail Travel Between Bakersfield and Sacramento

November 3, Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) is proud to introduce a new chapter in the history of California’s intercity passenger rail services with the rebrand from Amtrak San Joaquins to Gold Runner, effective November 3, 2025.  Read More Amtrak San Joaquins Becomes Gold Runner, Marking a New Era for California Passenger Rail

(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