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Steel Wheels | Summer 2026

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Regional Rail in Crisis: How Metrolink’s governance holds back service, ridership, and growth

Originally published by Californians for Electric Rail on April 24, 2026 In the last installment of this series, we learned about how political choices by specific counties are driving a $30M shortfall that threatens service cuts. These cuts are part of broader flaws in...

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In Memory of Noel Braymer 1952 – 2026

It is with great sadness that we report the death of one of our founder members, Noel Braymer. He left this life on Saturday, April 18, at his family home in Dublin, Ireland, after some years of struggle with dementia....

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In Memory of Ron Diridon

The Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada is joining others in offering condolences on the passing of Ron Diridon. While I never met Ron in person, I know and benefit from his accomplishments. More than anything Ron Diridon is...

Steel Wheels | Summer 2026

Regional Rail in Crisis: How Metrolink’s governance holds back service, ridership, and growth

In Memory of Noel Braymer 1952 – 2026

In Memory of Ron Diridon

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$134.5M Oxnard bridge project makes way toward 2028 opening

Crews continue construction on the $134.5 million Rice Avenue and Fifth Street Grade Separation project in Oxnard on July 28, 2026. The bridge...

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Orange County’s iconic beachside rail line is failing faster than it can be fixed

The future of Southern California is playing out right now, in ways large and small, along a narrow stretch of beach and bluffs...

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Metrolink suspending some Orange County service because of expected high tides

Orange County Line trains will not operate between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside Read more.

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