Locomotive Shortage Cuts Capitol Corridor Service; Full Schedule Targeted March 2
Board of Directors • Capitol Corridor Joint Powers AuthorityFebruary 19, 2026
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An aging locomotive fleet shared with other state services has forced Capitol Corridor down to 25 weekday trains, and staff told the board that full 30-train service should return March 2. The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority board also approved a contested Solano Rail Hub planning grant, launched a rewrite of its long-range Vision Plan and heard a warning that both federal and state rail funding face looming cliffs.
- Locomotive shortage cuts weekday service to 25 trains. Staff target 30 trains by March 2.
- Directors press for a state fleet plan as zero-emission mandates outpace available technology.
- Solano Rail Hub grant authorization passes 13-0, with Director Robert Raburn abstaining over cost and developer concerns.
- Vision Plan rewrite launches with an ad hoc committee and a November adoption target.
- Federal transportation bill expires Sept. 30. State operating support declines starting in FY28.
- Advocates and the chair voice frustration over Sacramento-Roseville third track delays.
"The last several months have been among the most challenging in recent years for our service," said Managing Director Rob Padgett, opening the meeting's longest discussion, which ran more than 30 minutes.
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