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(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.

(May 28, Stockton, CA) – Travelers from Northern California, the Bay Area, or the Central Valley are invited to experience a scenic day trip aboard the Gold Runner, arriving directly at the gates of the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 13.

(Bakersfield, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), which manages the Gold Runner intercity rail service in Central California, announced today the expansion of its station food truck program following the successful completion of a pilot program at the Bakersfield Station.

(April 16 — Stockton, CA) – For the second consecutive year, Gold Runner is bringing riders to one of the Central Valley’s most exciting annual events. On May 23, from 8:30am to 4:00pm, Gold Runner riders can take advantage of discounted fares and free admission to Spring Open Cockpit Day at Castle Air Museum.

(February 2, Stockton, CA) – In honor of Black History Month, Gold Runner will run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for its 2026 Black History Month Festival. The event will take place Saturday, February 7, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM. Gold Runner has scheduled a special stop at the park for multiple trains, bookable at exclusive half-price “Allensworth fares.”