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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 are driving a $30M shortfall that threatens service cuts. These cuts are part of broader flaws in...

Steel Wheels | Fall 2026

LOSSAN Rail Corridor Revitalization Working Group Draft Recommendations

Steel Wheels | Summer 2026

Regional Rail in Crisis: How Metrolink’s governance holds back service, ridership, and growth

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Massachusetts rail deal moves Berkshire Flyer closer to permanent seasonal trips to New York

A new deal between Massachusetts transportation officials and CSX could put the Berkshire Flyer on track to become an ongoing seasonal rail option...

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Dining on trains: why is the experience so different across Europe?

There is an interesting split in the philosophy of how to eat on a train in Europe. Some countries have dining cars with...

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Groundbreaking Ceremony | SJJPA, SJRRC, and City of Oakley to Break Ground on New Rail Station, October 14

(October 12 – Oakley) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), and the City of...

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Midwest Maintenance Facility — Project Information

Amtrak and Canal Edge are building a modern maintenance facility to support passenger rail in Chicago and across the Midwest. Read more.

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