(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.
Gold Runner Service Alert – BNSF Track Work
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Even though Gold Runner Thruway Route 18 is ending, bus service between Visalia and Hanford will continue. Passengers can travel between these cities using KART Route 15, with convenient connections to Gold Runner.
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(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.”
Gold Runner Trains 712/717 will be temporarily cancelled from February 2 – February 4. Additional updates will be shared as they become available.
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(January 12, Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) announced today the launch of a new Gold Runner Thruway bus service, expanding travel options between the Central Valley and the Bay Area.
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On January 5, 2026 Train 710 will have the following adjustments shown below: 710 Adjustment OLD NEW OKJ Oakland Jack London Square Depart 7:55a 8:08a EMY Emeryville Depart 8:05a 8:18a RIC Richmond Depart 8:14a 8:27a MTZ Martinez Depart 8:46a 8:59a ACA Antioch Depart 9:13a 9:26a
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Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Gold Runner will continue to operate a six round-trip schedule while crews address maintenance needs and expand fleet availability. Ensuring riders have safe, dependable service they can rely on every day is a top priority. Operating the current schedule allows the ability to maintain consistent service while completing the work needed to strengthen the fleet and support long-term operations. The previously scheduled seventh roundtrip provides crucial flexibility
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Due to a mudslide on Highway 140, YARTS is unable to get to/from Yosemite National Park. They will only be able to get between Merced (MCD) and Midpines-Bug Hostel (MDP). This is affecting the schedules and stops notated below today through the weekend. 26DEC thru 28DEC 8400 – 8412 – 8416 8413 – 8419 –
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