Year: 2010
Building HSR on the Installment Plan
Editorial by Noel T. Braymer “An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought”. Simon Cameron US financier & politician...
Noel BraymerDecember 22, 2010
Tracking Rail News: December 2010
Photo and Comments by Russ Jackson . . . Winter has begun for Amtrak. The Thanksgiving weekend saw the start of Amtrak’s annual...
Russ JacksonDecember 16, 2010
Bikes and Trains
By Noel T. Braymer A major problem with taking the train is getting to and from the train stations. Ridership for rail service...
Noel BraymerDecember 15, 2010
Passenger Trains can be good customers for Freight Railroads
Editorial by Noel T. Braymer The Union Pacific’s recent demand for 750 Million dollars in capital improvements before allowing a daily Sunset really...
Noel BraymerNovember 22, 2010
Tracking Rail News: November 2010
Photos and Commentary by Russ Jackson … Retirement and a milestone: We want to note the retirement of veteran Amtrak station agent John...
Russ JacksonNovember 17, 2010
October California Intercity Passenger Rail Performance
Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director, CCJPA Capitol Corridor is continuing its eight-month streak of positive results. The first month of Fiscal...
Jarrod DellaChiesaNovember 17, 2010
Creating an Oceanside to San Bernardino Corridor
Opinion by Noel T. Braymer Today Metrolink has just one round trip between San Bernardino and Oceanside. Train 803 leaves San Bernardino at...
Noel BraymerNovember 11, 2010
What Happens if the Southwest Chief is Rerouted?
Commentary and Photos by Russ Jackson, RailPAC Every once in a while the rerouting Amtrak Trains 3 and 4, the Southwest Chief, off...
Russ JacksonNovember 8, 2010
San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee Meeting Report
November 4, 2010 Meeting in Madera Reported by Michael Barnbaum, Associate Director The San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee held its quarterly meeting one...
Jarrod DellaChiesaNovember 8, 2010
TAMC Rail Policy Committee Meeting Report
September 13, 2010 Meeting Reported by Chris Flescher, Associate Director According to the California Transportation Commission (CTC), TAMC needs to conduct an independent...
Jarrod DellaChiesaNovember 7, 2010