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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....

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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 met Ron in person, I know and benefit from his accomplishments. More than anything Ron Diridon is...

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

In Memory of Ron Diridon

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The Regional Trains That Go the Distance

When most people think of a regional train, they picture a short journey. A service linking neighbouring towns. A commuter train carrying passengers...

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The most sophisticated transit map for the entire Bay Area is here

From Santa Rosa down to Santa Clara, the Bay Area is well connected by public transit. If you have the time and the...

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The Bay Area’s trains and buses are filling up again. Even experts aren’t sure why.

Something strange is happening on weekday evenings at the Powell Street BART Station. Read https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/the-bay-area-s-trains-and-buses-are-filling-up-again-even-experts-aren-t-sure-why/ar-AA265a4d?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=6a35a3f8410041e889dc80fb587f7fa2&ei=41more.

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