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Friday’s problems on the San Joaquins and Amateur Hour with the Bus Connections at Bakersfield.
Story and Photos by Noel T. Braymer I have known for years that July and August are the busiest months for Amtrak California. Having had 2 trips on Amtrak on Fridays this month I’ve learned that Fridays and Sundays are the busiest days on Amtrak in California. Unfortunately when there is a problem on the…
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San Juan Capistrano: A Great Rail Destination
By Noel T. Braymer A great rail destination is one where the station is a destination and a short walking distance to places to see with plenty to do. If you like a place that is different, with lots of history, scenery, places to shop and eat: then San Juan Capistrano is a great place…
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Why “Blending” High Speed and Conventional Rail is Important
By Noel T. Braymer It’s expensive to build a new railroad. Even improvements to existing railroads aren’t cheap. Plus there are few places to build railroads today at any price, particularly in cities. As it is funding is always tight for any form of transportation construction. This is why is it often better to share…
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RailPAC rail PHOTOS of the month (February, 2014)
Here are this month’s photos by RailPAC photographers. Click on each photo to see it full size! Contributions to this page are welcome. Send your jpg rail photos to Russ Jackson, RailPAC Photo Editor, at [email protected]. 1. After losing over 45 minutes between Roseville and Colfax, Amtrak train #6 the California Zephyr passes a Sunday…
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What will and what should happen for Rail in San Diego
By Noel T. Braymer There is 60 miles of passenger railroad in San Diego County from the Orange County border to the Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego. Right now just over half of this 60 miles is doubled tracked. San Diego County is planning to spend a billion dollars over the next 20…
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I Hate Driving in LA!
By Noel T. Braymer I Love LA, and I love going to LA. But most people, particularly those who live in LA know that its traffic is a mess. I and others would love rail alternatives to driving to get around to more of LA. But the worst traffic in LA is where there are…
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Rail Service We Need Before High Speed Rail in California
Opinion by Noel T. Braymer The most optimistic deadline for the start up of High Speed Rail in California is 2022 between Burbank and Merced. This includes connecting feeder trains to most of Southern California and from the San Joaquin Valley to the Bay Area and Sacramento. There are many improvements needed for conventional rail…
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What’s Up with the Coaster?
By Noel T. Braymer …
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RailPAC PHOTOS of the Month (September, 2013)
Here are this month’s 5 photos by RailPAC photographers. Click on each photo to see it full size! Contributions to this page are welcome. Send your jpg rail photos to RailPAC Photo Editor, at [email protected]. 1. Two Metrolink trains connected together, at the Oceanside Transit Center. On September 20 RailPAC’s Noel Braymer was on board.…