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Regional Rail in Crisis: How Metrolink’s governance holds back service, ridership, and growth
Originally published by Californians for Electric Rail on April 24, 2026 In the last installment of this series, we learned about how political choices by specific counties...
Jarrod DellaChiesaApril 28, 2026
Metrolink faces permanent cuts amid rolling stock troubles, budget deficit
Los Angeles’ Metro and Orange County’s OCTA are seeking to cut nearly $10 million from the Metrolink budget. Read more.
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Approval Deadline Set For Caltrain Railyards Mega-Project, San Francisco
The City of San Francisco has published a complete application notice for the plans to redevelop the 4th and King Station into a...
infoApril 28, 2026
Midtown Sacramento passenger train station approved for Central Valley service
Station construction near 19th and Q streets will begin early 2027, with a 2031 opening planned. Read more!
infoApril 28, 2026
Why Cities Shouldn’t Fall For the Robotaxi Hype
Transportation historian Peter Norton sees a pattern in the promises that autonomous vehicle companies make as they push self-driving cars into cities. Read...
infoApril 22, 2026
Metro Still Planning 605 Freeway Widening Mega-Project, Additional $46.9M Slated to be Approved This Week
Metro and Caltrans are planning a $4B+ highway expansion mega-project that would widen 15 miles of the 605 Freeway, plus several adjacent stretches...
infoApril 21, 2026
In Memory of Noel Braymer 1952 – 2026
It is with great sadness that we report the death of one of our founder members, Noel Braymer. He left this life on...
Paul DysonApril 21, 2026
San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project
Construction Updates The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, is replacing the railroad bridge over San Juan Creek. Built in...
infoApril 20, 2026
When will CA High-Speed Rail road construction end in Fresno? Here’s the timeline
If California High-Speed Rail road construction work remains on schedule, Shaw Avenue near Highway 99 in Fresno will reopen by the end of...
infoApril 17, 2026
Amtrak Takes Big Step Towards New Long Distance Trains
This once-in-a-generation fleet replacement program was developed in close coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, with the goal of modernizing overnight and cross-country...
infoApril 17, 2026
Europe’s Workaday Narrow Gauge Railways
Europe’s rail network is full of surprises — if you know where to look. Beyond the obvious high-speed corridors and headline services lie...
infoApril 11, 2026
New Daily Pacific Surfliner Train Connects Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and Ventura County Transportation Commission are collaborating to expand service and improve regional...
infoApril 11, 2026
In Memory of Ron Diridon
The Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada is joining others in offering condolences on the passing of Ron Diridon. While I never...
infoApril 5, 2026
Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown
ABOARD THE CRESCENT (AP) — There’s something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of...
infoApril 4, 2026
I rode California’s new Gold Runner train. I hopped off before the end.
SFGATE contributor Randy Diamond loves trains but will hold off on riding the Gold Runner again until a few fixes. Read why.
infoMarch 29, 2026
Railways at the Edge of Europe
Exploring Europe’s geographically extreme stations Read more.
infoMarch 29, 2026
Report reveals unexpected side effect of improved public transportation: ‘Better for everyone’
You could get to work faster if your city spent more on subways, rail, and bus lines, and you’d never have to leave...
infoFebruary 27, 2026