Month: May 2010

12 Articles
[Commentary]

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,...

Reports

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...

[Commentary]

Redding: Come by Train and Bring Your Bike

What does Redding Offer the Traveler? Report by Robert L. Reynolds

Tracking Rail News

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...

[Commentary]Issues

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...

[Commentary]

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...

[Commentary]Issues

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...

Reports

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...

[Commentary]

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...

Proposed Passenger Rail System
Issues

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...