Month: May 2010
Remembering George Gaekle
By Russ Jackson, with contributions by Art Lloyd, Bruce Jenkins and several of his close friends George Gaekle, 88, passed away May 24,...
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 26, 2010
TAMC Rail Policy Committee Meeting Report
May 3, 2010 Meeting Reported by Chris Flescher, Associate Director There was a recommendation to create an Ad Hoc Committee for proposed stations. The...
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 23, 2010
Redding: Come by Train and Bring Your Bike
What does Redding Offer the Traveler? Report by Robert L. Reynolds
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 19, 2010
Tracking Rail News: May 2010
Commentary and PHOTOS by Russ Jackson . . . On Time Performance. April was again a good month for the Amtrak western long...
Russ JacksonMay 18, 2010
UP Extortion Letter to CA Shows That FRA/Congressional Legislative Guidance Are Needed
Commentary by Dennis Lytton, Director Earlier this week, the Union Pacific Railroad distributed to the media, particuarly the San Jose Mercury News, their letter...
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 18, 2010
Transportation: Following the Money
Editorial by Noel T. Braymer Raising money for any transportation project, but particularly rail passenger service is always difficult. Adding to the difficulties...
Noel BraymerMay 18, 2010
Demonstrating Why We Need New Railcars Now: Amtrak #763
Commentary by Jarrod DellaChiesa, Director and Website Editor On Saturday, May 15 Amtrak passengers were not allowed to board Pacific Surfliner #763 in...
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 17, 2010
TAMC Rail Policy Committee Meeting Report
April 5, 2010 Meeting Reported by Chris Flescher, Associate Director Presentation from planners working on the HSR segment San Jose – Merced In...
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 12, 2010
April California Intercity Passenger Rail Performance
Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director, CCJPA After the first increase in 13 months, ridership for the Capitol Corridor in April 2010 was...
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 11, 2010
Our Vision for Rail in California and Nevada
CONNECTIONS! It’s all about connections. Depending on your journey you may live close to a station that has a direct service to your...
Jarrod DellaChiesaMay 7, 2010
