Year: 2013
eNewsletter for August 26, 2013
NEC Upgrades: Andrew Selden responds to Progressive Railroading Train traffic congestion in the NEC reflects mostly the overload of regional commuter...
Noel BraymerAugust 31, 2013
Orange County Transportation Authority gets the LOSSAN Administration Contract
By Noel T. Braymer I was able to attend the LOSSAN Board meeting on August 23rd in San Diego at the Board Room...
Noel BraymerAugust 24, 2013
The Fallacy behind Hyperloop
By Noel T. Braymer The problem with Hyperloop, like most attempts to “reinvent the wheel” is that the promoters of such ideas ignore...
Noel BraymerAugust 23, 2013
eNewsletter for August 19, 2013
In a brilliant display of self-promotion, Mr. Musk gave on a slow news month a massive dose of sensational distraction the media was...
Noel BraymerAugust 23, 2013
What’s the Good News for Rail Passenger Service in California?
By Noel T. Braymer Over the last 35 years or so there have been many ups and downs to expanding Rail Passenger Service...
Noel BraymerAugust 16, 2013
eNewsletter for August 12, 2013
Amtrak has finished its management reorganization which means laying off many competent and highly experienced employees. Standing out in this group leaving Amtrak...
Noel BraymerAugust 15, 2013
Capitol and other CA Corridor Statistics (July, 2013)
Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Capitol Corridor Service Performance For the first time in FY2013, the...
Russ JacksonAugust 15, 2013
Lessons for California from Spain about Trains
By Noel T. Braymer There has been some hysteria from the media about the future of High Speed Rail in California after the...
Noel BraymerAugust 9, 2013
Metrolink’s Shrinking Ridership
By Noel T. Braymer Graphic from LOSSAN Why is ridership declining on Metrolink? There are many reasons. Much of the rise...
Noel BraymerAugust 9, 2013
eNewsletter for August 5, 2013
Metrolink has hired additional security to check passengers for valid tickets before allowing them to board trains. Only half of the doors are...
Noel BraymerAugust 8, 2013