California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

Chapter VII – San Joaquin Route
Capitol Corridor Bus Routes
Route 20–Sierra Foothills/High Sierra
Sacramento-Reno/Sparks
Route 23–Lake Tahoe
Sacramento-Stateline/Carson City
Amtrak Bus Route
Route 99–Trans Bay
Emeryville-San Francisco
ROUTE ADMINISTRATION
The State and Amtrak share responsibilities for operating the San Joaquins.
Amtrak operates the trains, and the Department is responsible for the oversight of
the San Joaquin service through its operating contract with Amtrak.
The Department coordinates functions such as marketing, scheduling, and on
board services with Amtrak. The State owns all San Joaquin equipment, while
Amtrak maintains it. For a further description of the financial relationship
between Amtrak and the State, see Chapter XI.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RAIL COMMITTEE
The San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee consists of representatives from each
county served by the San Joaquin trains and other key counties served by feeder
buses. Agency associate members represent Amtrak, CPUC, UP, BNSF,
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Southern California Association of
Governments, and the Department. The committee is informed of all significant
matters affecting the San Joaquins. It provides valuable input to the Department
on all aspects of the service. Section 14074.8 of the Government Code provides
that the committee may confer with the Secretary of the Business, Transportation
and Housing Agency (BTH) to coordinate intercity passenger rail service for the
San Joaquin Corridor.
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