Want to take the train to the weekend 'Battle of the Bay' baseball game?

Amtrak San Joaquins has modified its route and schedule for the Saturday and Sunday Battle of the Bay games between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants, each scheduled to begin at 1:07 p.m. Train 711 has been modified to travel all the way to the Oakland Coliseum, past its usual stop at Jack London Square. It is scheduled to arrive at 10:39 am. After the game, Amtrak Train 718 will depart directly from the Oakland Coliseum at 5:25 p.m.

“After more than a year of providing essential service to our corridor communities due to the pandemic, we are very excited to be bringing back our special train to the Battle of the Bay,” said David Lipari, San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority marketing manager.

“As the counties across the state have lifted COVID-19 restrictions, we have increased our services to connect riders to their destinations better. Bringing back to Battle of the Bay special trains is a milestone in returning the San Joaquins to normal operations.”

In alignment with guidance from the CDC and state health officials for public transit, face masks will continue to be required on Amtrak San Joaquins trains, buses, and stations.

Additionally, Amtrak San Joaquins will continue stringent cleaning and sanitation protocols to ensure the health and safety of passengers and employees. Disinfection wipe downs are performed multiple times on all high-touch surfaces, and hand sanitizer is available for passengers. Amtrak San Joaquins encourages its riders to review the Visit California “Responsible Travel Code” for tips on planning thoughtful, safe, and respectful travel.

For passengers interested in monitoring capacity levels for trains and buses, travelers can utilize Amtrak’s capacity indicator system. This online tool allows customers to see in real-time the percentage of seats sold for each trip option. This allows customers to book a train that is less crowded if they choose or cancel the reservation if needed. Amtrak has extended the waivers on change fees and cancellation fees until September 6, 2021. Reservations can be modified online or on the Amtrak app for free, although a far difference may apply to the new itinerary. For passengers wishing to cancel their reservation with no fee, call 1-800-USA-RAIL and speak with an agent.

Fans can access all discounts at amtraksanjoaquins.com/promotions/. Passengers are encouraged to purchase tickets before boarding at stations, online at  AmtrakSanJoaquins.com, on the Amtrak app, or at a station kiosk.