Capitol Corridor reduces service through late February due to train availability

Capitol Corridor train service from the Sacramento region to the Bay Area are being curtailed through Feb. 27.

Seven trains will temporarily stop running because of a shortage of backup locomotives, Managing Director Rob Padgette said in a news release.

The cutback affects trains 520, 526, 534, 531, 537, 736 and 737, Padgette said.

Trains 736 and 737 will still run on Feb. 8 for the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, however, along with additional train service planned that day.

“The primary issue we are facing right now is limited locomotive availability,” Padgette said in the release.

The Capitol Corridor shares a fleet of locomotives with the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, but a pool of standby backup trains has been depleted.

This has caused cancellations or last-minute changes, which can be disruptive to commuter schedules, Padgette said.

The temporary train cancellations, which went into effect Monday, will provide more consistency, Padgette said.

“We know how disruptive this can be, especially for those who rely on our trains for daily commutes, and we appreciate your patience as we work through these challenges,” Padgette said.

Capitol Corridor hopes to quickly restore full service, he said.

This story was originally published January 26, 2026 at 9:47 AM with the headline "Capitol Corridor reduces service through late February due to train availability."