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[Commentary]

Capitol and other CA Corridor Statistics (May, 2013)

From David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority May 2013 results signal that the decline in ridership has tapered off...

[Commentary]

LAX and West LA needs Rail Passenger Service

By Noel T. Braymer The 405 and 10 freeways in Los Angeles County are among the busiest and most congested in the United...

eNewsletter

eNewsletter for June 17, 2013

These comments from Rep. Denham like much that comes out of Washington are nonsense but perfect for making headlines. There is little chance...

[Commentary]

Pinching Penny’s while Blowing Bucks

By Noel T. Braymer I went to the Metrolink Board meeting in Los Angeles on June 14th largely because I had the day...

eNewsletter

eNewsletter for June 10, 2013

This contract may not be the bargain the bid for it would lead you to believe. But this doesn’t mean High Speed Rail...

[Commentary]

What is the True Value of Passenger Trains?

Story and Photos by Noel T. Braymer In London, England they are spending 15 billion pounds which is 23 billion dollars to connect...

eNewsletter

eNewsletter for June 3, 2013

Here is a quote from the motion LA Metro Chair Supervisor Antonovich made on this issue of expanding Metrolink service. Since Los Angeles...

[Commentary]

RailPAC Photos of the Month, May, 2013

Here are 5 photos by RailPAC photographers. Click on each photo to see it full size! Contributions to this page are welcome. Send...

[Commentary]

Sacramento to Tucson, on Amtrak and in the Dining Car

Trip Report and Comments by Mike Barnbaum, RailPAC Associate Director Six months ago, I reserved with 11,000 Guest Rewards points, a round trip...

Reports

The (Almost) Perfect Trip from Auburn to Bakersfield

Trip Report and Comments by Ralph James, RailPAC member Photos by the author. From time to time I have need to travel from...