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During fiscal-year 2005’s first quarter, Amtrak increased ridership on all three of its California routes.
The Pacific Surfliner service posted record ridership between October and December, carrying 596,835 passengers — a 16.1 percent increase compared with first-quarter FY2004’s 510,415 riders. Operated by the California Department of Transportation, the Pacific Surfliner provides service between San Diego and Los Angeles.
The Capitol Corridor posted a first-quarter ridership record, too. The line carried 308,397 passengers, a 9.5 percent increase compared with first-quarter 2004’s 281,579 riders. Running between Sacramento and the Bay Area, the 170-mile line is operated by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority.
Finally, the San Joaquins service carried 187,336 passengers during the first quarter, a 5.1 percent rise compared with first-quarter FY2004’s 178,302 riders. Operated by the California DOT, San Joaquins — which provides service between Bakersfield, and Oakland and Sacramento — posted record monthly ridership in October and November.
2/7/2005
Rail News: Rail Industry Trends
Amtrak's California lines post record quarterly, monthly ridership
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During fiscal-year 2005’s first quarter, Amtrak increased ridership on all three of its California routes.
The Pacific Surfliner service posted record ridership between October and December, carrying 596,835 passengers — a 16.1 percent increase compared with first-quarter FY2004’s 510,415 riders. Operated by the California Department of Transportation, the Pacific Surfliner provides service between San Diego and Los Angeles.
The Capitol Corridor posted a first-quarter ridership record, too. The line carried 308,397 passengers, a 9.5 percent increase compared with first-quarter 2004’s 281,579 riders. Running between Sacramento and the Bay Area, the 170-mile line is operated by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority.
Finally, the San Joaquins service carried 187,336 passengers during the first quarter, a 5.1 percent rise compared with first-quarter FY2004’s 178,302 riders. Operated by the California DOT, San Joaquins — which provides service between Bakersfield, and Oakland and Sacramento — posted record monthly ridership in October and November.
