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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...

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Steel Wheels | Spring 2026

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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

Steel Wheels | Spring 2026

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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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Grand Junction Union Station being rebuilt

Another major train station rebuilding in Colorado is underway. Read more.

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CA High-Speed Rail reveals private group that could help build past Central Valley

The head of the California High-Speed Rail Authority has revealed the group of private partners that could advance money and build train routes...

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