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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May 15About Us
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 to Expand Food Truck Program at Gold Runner
(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. Read More SJJPA to Expand Food Truck Program at Gold Runner
SJJPA Launches New Route 40 Thruway Bus as Gold Runner Network Continues to Expand
(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. Read More SJJPA Launches New Route 40 Thruway Bus as Gold Runner Network Continues to Expand
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