Year: 2013
LA doesn’t have Regional Rail with Airport Connections, but needs it
Story and Photos by Noel T. Braymer A recent international survey of air travelers by Skytrax rated the airports of the world. No...
Noel BraymerMay 9, 2013
RailPAC Rail Photos of the Month (April, 2013)
Here are 5 photos by RailPAC photographers. Click on each photo to see it full size! Contributions to this page are welcome. Send...
Russ JacksonMay 3, 2013
A simple way to increase Rail Passenger Miles
By Noel T. Braymer The Department of Transportation keeps records on many elements of this country’s transportation system. This is done by the...
Noel BraymerMay 3, 2013
Can California High Speed Rail Succeed?
By Noel T. Braymer The answer to that question will depend on the final evolution of this project.The California High Speed Rail Project...
Noel BraymerMay 3, 2013
eNewsletter for April 29, 2013
I have 34 years of experience as a rail passenger service advocate in California which has been the leader for rail passenger service...
Noel BraymerMay 3, 2013
Should we take the Long Distance Trains off of Amtrak’s Back?
Analysis by Noel T. Braymer Amtrak says that they lose over $500 million dollars a year running the Long Distance Passenger Trains. But...
Noel BraymerApril 26, 2013
eNewsletter for April 22, 2013
AMTRAK’S NEW COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IS A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT BUT CONCERNS OVER PRECISION AND LONG TERM VIABILITY REMAIN In 2010, Amtrak implemented its...
Noel BraymerApril 26, 2013
Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (March, 2013)
And other California Corridor statistics. Reported by DAVID B. KUTROSKY, Managing Director Ridership for FY2013 continues to drop compared to last year’s historical...
Russ JacksonApril 20, 2013
The Denver Crossover for the Southwest Zephyr and the California Chief.
By Noel T. Braymer A major problem since the creation of Amtrak is there are so many places it is impossible for passengers...
Noel BraymerApril 19, 2013
eNewsletter for April 15, 2013
It is amazing that the mechanics and the NCTD engineer in charge of Sprinter maintenance knew only a year after the start of...
Noel BraymerApril 19, 2013