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Steel Wheels | Summer 2026

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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...

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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 Saturday, April 18, at his family home in Dublin, Ireland, after some years of struggle with dementia....

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

In Memory of Noel Braymer 1952 – 2026

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Skanska-Stacy Witbeck JV wins $2.43bn LA light rail contract

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has awarded a $2.43bn contract to a joint venture (JV) between Skanska and Stacy...

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Hydrogen failed as car fuel. Now California’s big dollar bet on it for green energy is fading, too

Hydrogen, viewed by its advocates as a clean fuel and a solution to climate change, is having a “non moment,” but don’t ask...

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$134.5M Oxnard bridge project makes way toward 2028 opening

Crews continue construction on the $134.5 million Rice Avenue and Fifth Street Grade Separation project in Oxnard on July 28, 2026. The bridge...

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