ENCelebrating 20 Years of Gold Line Service at Sacramento Valley Station
Two decades of connecting Sacramento to destinations throughout the region and beyond!
In December 2006, SacRT extended Gold Line light rail service to Sacramento Valley Station, creating an important connection between regional light rail, Amtrak, Capitol Corridor and other transportation services.
The 0.7-mile extension completed the final segment of the Gold Line’s Amtrak/Folsom Corridor project and added two stations, bringing light rail service directly to Sacramento’s historic downtown train station.
For 20 years, Sacramento Valley Station has served as an important connection point for commuters, travelers, downtown employees, residents and visitors. Whether heading to work, catching a train, exploring downtown or connecting to another destination, thousands of riders have made this station part of their journey.
Celebrate With Us!
SacRT is celebrating 20 years of Gold Line service to Sacramento Valley Station with a special rider appreciation pop-up event. Stop by, meet the SacRT team, pick up a commemorative 20-year anniversary giveaway and help us celebrate this milestone!
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- Sacramento Valley Station - 401 I Street, Sacramento
Thank you to everyone who has made Sacramento Valley Station part of their journey over the past 20 years. We’re proud to keep Sacramento connected and look forward to many more years of service!
Were You There? Help Us Celebrate 20 Years!
Do you have photos from the December 2006 opening of Gold Line service to Sacramento Valley Station?
As we celebrate 20 years of connecting Sacramento, we’re looking back at the people, places and moments that made this milestone special. We’re inviting riders, employees and community members to share their photos and memories from the grand opening and early days of service.
Help us bring these memories back to life!
Submit your photos and help us celebrate 20 years of Gold Line service.
Email Marketing@sacrt.com.
Note: Please include your name, the approximate date the photo was taken and a brief description. By submitting photos, you give SacRT permission to consider them for use in anniversary communications and promotional materials.