Category: CA Rail Statistics

  • Steel Wheels magazine, 2nd quarter 2020 available online

    Download the pdf version of Steel Wheels, 2nd Quarter 2020 by clicking here. In this issue: RailPAC President’s Commentary on COVID-19 and passenger rail California High Speed Rail Update Amtrak pandemic “Lessons Learned” commentary RailPAC recommendations for Nevada State Rail Plan RailPAC’s recommended priority rail investments for California California company makes progress with zero-emissions locomotives…

  • President’s Commentary – Key RailPAC priorities for 2020

    By Steve Roberts – RailPAC President [Originally published in Steel Wheels, 1st Quarter 2020] Greetings! In early January, members of the RailPAC Board developed options and came to a consensus on RailPAC’s policy priorities for 2020.  The two major ground rules were that the priorities had to be focused and actionable in 2020.  A list…

  • RailPAC submits comment letter on Connect SoCal – The 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy

    The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) regional transportation plan is nearing completion. As described by SCAG’s Connect SoCal website: “Connect SoCal – The 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy is a long-range visioning plan that balances future mobility and housing needs with economic, environmental and public health goals. Connect SoCal embodies a collective vision…

  • California Rail Statistics: February 2015

  • Capitol Corridor statistics for December, 2014

    From David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority December 2014 marks the ninth consecutive month of ridership and revenue increases for the Capitol Corridor. The Capitol Corridor trains carried 116,309 passengers in December 2014, a 4.1% increase compared to December 2013, with revenue increasing by 0.8% compared to December 2013. With year…

  • Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (FY 2014 and October, 2014)

    From DAVID B. KUTROSKY, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority clic on images to see them larger Service Performance Overview FY2014 Projected Results The Capitol Corridor finished the FY 2014 on a high note. In September 2014, a total of 119,034 passengers rode Capitol Corridor trains, an impressive increase of 7.6% compared to September…

  • Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (September, 2014)

    Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Service Performance Overview The Capitol Corridor ended FY 2014 with a bang. In September 2014, a total of 119,034 passengers rode Capitol Corridor trains, an impressive increase of 7.6% compared to September 2013, which also marks the sixth consecutive month of ridership increases…

  • Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (August, 2014)

    Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Service Performance Overview A total of 120,553 passengers rode Capitol Corridor trains in August, an uptick of 2.2% compared to August 2013 and marking the fifth consecutive month of ridership increases for the service. Revenue for August 2014 was up 0.5% over August…

  • Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (July, 2014)

    By David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Service Performance Overview For the fourth consecutive month, ridership increased on the Capitol Corridor over the corresponding month in 2013. A total of 119,425 passengers rode Capitol Corridor trains in July 2014, representing a 2.8% increase compared to July 2013. Revenue for July 2014…

  • Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (June, 2014)

    Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Service Performance Overview For the third consecutive month, ridership increased on the Capitol Corridor over 2013. In June 2014, a total of 116,605 passengers rode Capitol Corridor trains, representing a 1.7% increase compared to June 2013. Revenues continue to be above prior year-month…