Month: August 2012
eNewsletter for August 27, 2012
Train Stations make a major impact on a town’s development and economy. …This is the view by 2007. … The freight yard had...
Noel BraymerAugust 31, 2012
eNewsletter for August 20, 2012
By extending the Green Line from Old Town past the Santa Fe Depot to the 12th and Imperial Transfer Station it be possible...
Noel BraymerAugust 24, 2012
The Good News about Passenger Trains
Opinion and photos by Noel T. Braymer The Good News is that more towns across America are discovering the economic value of rail...
Noel BraymerAugust 24, 2012
eNewsletter for August 13, 2012
I can’t comment on Amtrak’s Food Service but I recommend the link to the article in this issue Amtrak food and beverage service;...
Noel BraymerAugust 18, 2012
Amtrak’s Food & Beverage service is under fire; what can they do? How about 24 hour service, “When You’re Hungry, You’re Hungry”!
Commentary by Russ Jackson, RailPAC-URPA, Dallas, Texas Premise Food and Beverage availability on long distance trains is essential and its existence is not...
Russ JacksonAugust 15, 2012
Four Small Projects that would Rejuvenate the Long Distance Trains.
Opinion by Noel T. Braymer In Washington the Long Distance Trains get very little love or respect. There has been no service expansion...
Noel BraymerAugust 10, 2012
eNewsletter for August 6, 2012
Amtrak’s Food Lost Taxpayers $834 Million in 10 Years, Mica Says Bloomberg – Aug 2, 2012 Amtrak lost $84.5 million selling food and...
Noel BraymerAugust 10, 2012
How Fast can the Surfliners go?
Opinion by Noel T. Braymer For over 30 years the goal has been to run rail passenger service the 128 miles between Los...
Noel BraymerAugust 3, 2012
eNewsletter for July 30, 2012
Construction is almost finished for the return of Platform 7 and Tracks 13 and 14 at LAUS. These and Track 15 will be...
Noel BraymerAugust 3, 2012