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[Commentary]

Winter and the Amtrak long distance trains

Report and Comments by Russ Jackson The western long distance trains had a rough winter in the northern 2/3 of the country. Some...

[Commentary]

March CA Intercity Passenger Rail Performance

Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director, CCJPA (Download:  March 2011 Performance Report) Capitol Corridor’s March 2011 performance statistics are in and it’s...

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eNewsletter – April 11, 2011

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[Commentary]

What is being planned for our future?

Editorial by Noel T. Braymer It is ironic that at the same time some politicians are busy opposing expanding rail service and alternative...

[Commentary]Issues

Amtrak Updates Fleet Strategy Plan

Commentary by Jarrod DellaChiesa, Director I wish this was an April Fools prank, but it isn’t.

IssuesReports

Metrolink CEO Kicks off Steel Wheel in California

On Saturday, March 19 Chair Richard Katz provided opening comments for the 4th Annual Steel Wheels in California conference hosted by RailPAC and...

[Commentary]

Don Sepulveda joins Metro

Don Sepulveda has joined Metro has the Executive Officer – Regional Rail.   Don will be leading the regional rail team in working...

Boarding Starlight in San Jose
IssuesReports

Officials Tour Rail Line: San Jose to Soledad

On March 3, 2011, the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) led a tour of the rail line from San Jose to Soledad....

[Commentary]Issues

Write the Governor: Re-allocating the Florida HSR Funds

We understand that the Federal Railroad Administration plans to re-allocate HSR funds that Florida has refused to accept.  California is among the states...

IssuesReports

Steel Wheels in California 2011 Presentations

As promised, we are providing the files presented on March 19, 2011 at Steel Wheels in California. Some files are large, so please...