Intercity Passenger Rail
Community Focused Rail and Thruway Bus Service
SJJPA is committed to meeting the needs of Californians by managing, improving, and planning for the future of the Gold Runner Intercity Passenger Rail Service.
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Responsive and Adaptive to Passengers
Train riders and San Joaquin Valley residents now have a stronger voice
Our Service carries 1 million riders per year
Pre-pandemic the San Joaquins transported 1 million passengers across California.
Valley Rail
Expands ACE and San Joaquins to Better Serve the San Joaquin Valley and Beyond
Latest News
SJJPA Restores 7th Daily Gold Runner Round Trip, Improving Inter-City Rail Travel Between Bakersfield and Sacramento
(December 1 — Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) announced at its November 21 Board Meeting that the 7th daily round trip will return on December 8, marking the first time since early 2020 that the corridor will run its full pre-pandemic schedule. The restored trip expands travel options for riders moving between Bakersfield, the San Joaquin Valley, and Sacramento. Read More SJJPA Restores 7th Daily Gold Runner Round Trip, Improving Inter-City Rail Travel Between Bakersfield and Sacramento
Amtrak San Joaquins Becomes Gold Runner, Marking a New Era for California Passenger Rail
November 3, Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) is proud to introduce a new chapter in the history of California’s intercity passenger rail services with the rebrand from Amtrak San Joaquins to Gold Runner, effective November 3, 2025. Read More Amtrak San Joaquins Becomes Gold Runner, Marking a New Era for California Passenger Rail
Press Release: San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board Approves Adoption of “Gold Runner” as New Brand Name for Intercity Passenger Rail Service
(April 17 — Stockton, CA) – At the March 19 Board Meeting, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) unanimously adopted a resolution approving “Gold Runner” as the official brand name of the San Joaquins Intercity Rail Corridor and associated Thruway Bus network. Read More Press Release: San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board Approves Adoption of “Gold Runner” as New Brand Name for Intercity Passenger Rail Service