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Due the impacts of COVID-19 and the subsequent “Shelter-In-Place” orders, ACE staff is aware that ACE ticket holders have been impacted with unused rides, especially as it relates to Monthly and 20-Ride ticket holders. It is our desire to be understanding and equitable to our ticket holders, while still ensuring the spirit of the ACE Ticketing Policy is still followed. […]  Read More Important Update: COVID-19 Impact to Ticket Change Options

As the State and Counties along the ACE Service corridor have maintained severe restrictions on non-essential travel, ACE has continued to see a decline in ridership. ACE ridership has dropped over 90%.  To continue to comply with the mandates to reduce service to only essential travel, ACE Trains 05 and 06, that are currently carrying  Read More Important Update: ACE to Suspend ACE 05/06

Due to the recommendation of the CDC regarding social distancing and for the safety of our staff and passengers, ACE is suspending in-person ticket sales and encouraging passengers to use mobile ticketing when boarding at the Lathrop/Manteca and Tracy stations starting Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  We will continue to offer in-person ticket sales at our  Read More Important Update: ACE to Suspend In-Person Ticket Sales at Select Stations

As the State and Counties along the ACE Service corridor have implemented severe restrictions on non-essential travel, all transit agencies have been asked to reduce service to deal with the drop in ridership and revenue, while also trying to maintain the desired social spacing to prevent the potential spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) onboard.  ACE staff are  Read More Important Coronavirus Update: ACE Service Adjustments

Due to the evolving nature of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), ACE has decided to suspend the Saturday Service Pilot Program. Over the past several weeks, Saturday Service has seen a consistent reduction in ridership. To properly demonstrate Saturday Service, it is necessary to operate the service in a positive ridership environment. As of now, all four  Read More Suspension of ACE Saturday Service

After careful consideration, ACE staff plans to take a more measured approach to reducing the train set size. We will run our typical number of cars as we gather more data. In addition ACE will be returning the 03/06 train set to 7 cars and removing the additional locomotive.  Read More Correction ACE Will Not Reduce Train Set Sizes In Response to Reduced Ridership in Relation to Coronavirus.

Bob Johnson 1938-2020 Former Lodi City Councilman and San Joaquin Regional Rail Commissioner Bob Johnson passed away in on February 26, 2020. Johnson served as a dedicated member of the Rail Commission from 2009-2020. During his time on the Rail Commission Board, Commissioner Johnson provided a leading voice for his community. He also took the  Read More Remembering The Late Councilman Bob Johnson

ACE staff is taking necessary action to prepare for the potential spread of Coronavirus. We are monitoring Coronavirus developments on a daily basis. We are participating in frequent updates from local, state, and federal public health agencies and local jurisdictions. ACE, along with all other transit systems, is prepared to implement any and all measures  Read More ACE is Taking Proactive Measures Regarding the Coronavirus

1/20 UPDATE: The credit card machine has been replaced and is working. The ticket kiosk is open weekdays 20 minutes prior to PM train departures and closes at 6:47 PM, 5 minutes prior to ACE 10 departure. 11/19 The credit card machine at the Great America is down Staff are working to resolve the issue  Read More The credit card machine at the Great America UPDATE