Capitol Corridor train hits vehicle near Oakland's Jack London Square
A Capitol Corridor train collided with a vehicle near the Jack London Square station in Oakland on Wednesday morning, an Amtrak spokesperson said.
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Amtrak train hits, kills pedestrian in Oakland
An Amtrak train struck and killed a person on the tracks Friday morning in Oakland's Fruitvale District, authorities said.
Raw video: Scene of fatal Amtrak collision with pedestrian in Oakland
An Amtrak train struck and killed a person on the tracks Friday morning in Oakland's Fruitvale District, authorities said.
Downed tree derails Amtrak train near Martinez
A tree fell onto an Amtrak train in Contra Costa County Tuesday afternoon, causing it to derail, according to authorities.
Plan for 2nd Transbay Tube rail crossing scaled back over cost concerns
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Pickup truck struck by Amtrak train near Fairfield Sunday, driver killed
A person in a pickup truck was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Sunday afternoon in rural Solano County.
Amtrak cancels long-distance routes including California Zephyr amid looming rail strike
Passenger rail service said it wants to ensure its trains can reach their destinations ahead of a possible strike on Friday.
2 injured in Amtrak train collision with excavator in East Oakland
Sara Donchey reports on collision between an Amtrak train and a tractor that hospitalized two people Friday (7-15-2022)
4th victim in Brentwood Amtrak collision at vineyard fundraiser dies
A child who was hospitalized after a horrific Amtrak crash at a Brentwood vineyard fundraiser last month has died, according a GoFundMe page set up for the family.
UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through smashed into a car containing five people en rounte to Brentwood vineyard fundraiser Sunday, killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Person struck, killed by Amtrak train near Berkeley's Aquatic Park
An Amtrak train struck and killed a person on the tracks in Berkeley on Friday morning, according to police.
Pedestrian Killed By Capitol Corridor Train In Oakland
A person died in a collision with a Capitol Corridor train Thursday morning in Oakland, Amtrak and Union Pacific Railroad officials said.
Amid Gas Price Spike, Capitol Corridor Extending 30% Ticket Discount Through June
Capitol Corridor on Tuesday announced a 30 percent discount on all one-way and round trips on the train line between the Sacramento area and the South Bay is being extended through June after initially being set to expire this week.
Amtrak Train Slams Into Semi-Trailer Truck Carrying Vehicles; Engine Derails, Passengers Uninjured
A westbound Amtrak passenger train slammed into a semi-trailer truck carrying a load of vehicles Monday night at a crossing near San Pablo, jolting passengers, derailing the engine and leaving a massive pile of debris scattered across the tracks.
Oakland Homicide Suspect's Amtrak Escape Attempt Ends In Fatal Chicago Gunfight
An Oakland homicide suspect's getaway attempt on a cross-country Amtrak train ended with his death in an exchange of gunfire with transit police inside Chicago's Union Station, authorities said Friday.
Amtrak Plans To Spend $7.3B On New Trains From Sacramento Factory
Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, with new trains built in Sacramento, though much of the funding must still be approved by Congress.
Martinez Vegetation Fire Causing Train Delays
A vegetation fire in Martinez was delaying trains in the area, authorities said. Friday.
Fiery Amtrak Crash: Train Hits Vehicle On Tracks In Oakland
An Amtrak train headed from Seattle to Los Angeles hit a utility truck stopped on the tracks in Oakland that burst into flames after the collision Thursday morning.
1 Killed In Collision With Amtrak Train In Hayward
A person was killed in a collision with a train Monday afternoon in Hayward, an Amtrak spokesperson said.
Amtrak Employee's COVID-19 Diagnosis Temporarily Limits 'California Zephyr' Service
Amtrak's daily "California Zephyr" train between Emeryville and Chicago is temporarily suspended west of Denver, the result of one Amtrak employee testing positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, an Amtrak spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Coronavirus Update: Capitol Corridor Between San Jose, Sacramento To Reduce Service
Service along the Capitol Corridor in the Bay Area will be reduced starting on Saturday in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Amtrak Coast Starlight Train Hits Vehicle On Tracks In Oakland, No Injuries
An Amtrak train struck a vehicle on the tracks Wednesday morning, officials said.
Capitol Corridor Train Strikes Person In Richmond
A Capitol Corridor train struck someone on the tracks in Richmond on Monday morning, an Amtrak spokeswoman said.
Man Dies After Amtrak Train Collides With Vehicle In East Oakland
A man died when an Amtrak train collided with his vehicle Wednesday night in East Oakland, Oakland fire officials said.
Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train Near Richmond On New Year's Eve
An Amtrak Capitol Corridor train struck and killed a man on the tracks just north of Richmond early Tuesday morning.
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Union Square sees increased police presence for holiday season
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Flaring occurs at Martinez refinery Wednesday, day after suit filed
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San Leandro police arrest 2nd suspect in October killing of barbershop owner
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Over 20 Bay Area Bank of America locations, including ATMs, closing
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San Jose man arrested in June carjacking, kidnapping
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Over 20 Bay Area Bank of America locations, including ATMs, closing
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Early morning fire burns Caltrans offices in San Rafael near Hwy 101/580 interchange
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Union Square sees increased police presence for holiday season
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San Leandro police arrest 2nd suspect in October killing of barbershop owner
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