(October 12 – Oakley) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), and the City of Oakley are proud to announce the next major milestone in the development of the new at-grade regional rail station that will bring Gold Runner trains into the heart of Contra Costa County.
Route 99 – Bus Stop Temporarily Relocation
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Gold Runner Service Alert – BNSF Track Work
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(August 17, 2026 — Stockton, CA) — Gold Runner is expanding the reach of its passenger rail network with the return of Route 18 with seasonal Thruway Bus service beginning Saturday, August 22, 2026, providing connections between Hanford, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and downtown San Luis Obispo.
(August 10, Redding, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) announced today the launch of Route 5, a new Gold Runner Thruway bus service connecting Redding and Sacramento along the Interstate 5 corridor.
Cool off this summer with Gold Runner and explore the San Francisco Bay Area’s iconic destinations through these exclusive offers.
Beat the Heat – Take Gold Runner to the Bay Area for your next summer getaway! Read More »
Every student deserves the opportunity to explore California’s rich history, natural beauty, and cultural landmarks. Through California’s Route to Parks grant program, Gold Runner is helping make that possible by coordinating educational field trips that connect youth with California State Parks while introducing many students to rail travel for the very first time.
On Friday, June 26, the Gold Runner brought tacos and shaved ice to the Modesto station as a thank you to riders and the community, hosting a passenger appreciation event from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Gold Runner Says Thank You: Passenger Appreciation Event in Modesto Read More »
I’m Patricia Briney, a senior from Hanford, California. A friend and I recently took a one-day getaway aboard the Gold Runner train to Sacramento. We had such a great time both on and off the train and I wanted to share our adventure with fellow seniors who might be looking for their next easy escape.
Senior Ambassador, Patricia Briney’s Trip to Sacramento! Read More »
(Modesto, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), which manages the Gold Runner intercity rail and Thruway Bus service, will host a free Passenger Appreciation Event at the Modesto Amtrak Station on Friday, June 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event is being held in partnership with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and Visit Modesto to celebrate the riders and community members who make Gold Runner an essential transportation option for California travelers.
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