How far can they extend the Amtrak California Capitol Corridor?

[homersimpson101]

How far north and south do you think they can extend the route of the Amtrak California Capitol Corridor?

 

[Just-Thinking-51]

South would be the Mexico border.
Going north should be the Oregon State Line.
However you run low on population north of Eureka and Redding.

What is on the schedule after the HSR (High Speed Rail) is done and the state see the ridership/demand jump? Well the HSR is bogged down and with no clear finish time so expansion plans are not a priority at this time.

 

[Metra Electric Rider]

East would be Chicago....

 

[Metra Electric Rider]

But seriously, there's been talk of Reno for the Capital Corridor, but it seems unlikely at the moment.

I think there are plans for a NE extension, to Chico, but I think that's the San Joaquin via Yuba City.

 

[Amtrakfflyer]

But seriously, there's been talk of Reno for the Capital Corridor, but it seems unlikely at the moment.

I think there are plans for a NE extension, to Chico, but I think that's the San Joaquin via Yuba City.

Would it be totally off base to think they could run Oakland/EMY to Reno 2-3 days a week. Fri to Sun. Airlines have started targeted service like that the last 10 years. The infrastructure is in place. Won’t happen but I think it would work especially if you could use idled equipment over the weekend. Basic transportation without the fun of the former fun train.

 

[jis]

But seriously, there's been talk of Reno for the Capital Corridor, but it seems unlikely at the moment.

See Capitol Corridor (PDF) for the developing plans for extending Capitol Corridor Service to Reno.

I think there are plans for a NE extension, to Chico, but I think that's the San Joaquin via Yuba City.

Right. That is not Capitol Corridor. That is what is now called Valley Rail and managed by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission which handles both the San Joaquin Service and the ACE Service and any extensions of either of those two. See Valley Rail - San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.

 

[jis]

Some news about extension to Central Coast...

https://www.ksbw.com/article/connec...alifornia/60660407?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

 

[Metra Electric Rider]

Some news about extension to Central Coast...

https://www.ksbw.com/article/connec...alifornia/60660407?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Interesting, thanks for posting. So, question, it's not totally clear to me, would this be Amtrak California running the trains or perhaps Caltrain?

 

[Herb]

It’s better to build a passenger service before it’s needed! Also there is “induced demand” for good on time passenger rail. Being on time is more important than reaching “ high speed “ goals.
The route that needs attention on the west Coast is from Sacramento to Eugene via the original SP route. It should go thru Sacramento Airport. From Redding south it would be on a Class 3 road from Tehama Junction to Woodland or even all the way to Davis were it would connect to the Capital Corridir route. The Swiss model should be used. If your not aware of this do some research on YouTube for Railways Explained!
The route to Chico also needs to be established. California and specifically the Sacramento Valley north to Southetn Oregon and Eugene needs passenger rail. Not high Speed but Just in Time!!