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Officials Tour Rail Line: San Jose to Soledad
On March 3, 2011, the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) led a tour of the rail line from San Jose to Soledad. Elected officials, agency staff and other interested persons rode the Amtrak Coast Starlight from San Jose to Soledad, with a stop in Salinas. Dave Potter, Monterey County District 1 supervisor and Chair…
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Write the Governor: Re-allocating the Florida HSR Funds
We understand that the Federal Railroad Administration plans to re-allocate HSR funds that Florida has refused to accept. California is among the states vying for a share of the $2.4 billion available. In November of 2009, California was poised to apply for federal funds for improvement of its three intercity rail corridors as well as…
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Steel Wheels in California 2011 Presentations
As promised, we are providing the files presented on March 19, 2011 at Steel Wheels in California. Some files are large, so please be patient.
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HSR, Commuter Rail discussed at Steel Wheels in CA
Report by Dennis Lytton, RailPAC Director and NARP Council Representative Saturday I attended the joint meeting of RailPAC and NARP at the Los Angeles Metro headquarters building at [Los Angeles] Union Station. The day of presentations included updates from Metrolink’s CEO on future plans including express service to start in May and PTC implementation. Californians for High Speed…
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Our “Louisiana Purchase”?
Commentary by Paul Dyson, President Not quite, but a big step forward. I am of course writing about the acquisition of Los Angeles Union Station by Los Angeles County MTA, with the participation of the California High Speed Rail Authority. While there are still some details to be worked out and contracts finalized it seems safe…
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February CA Intercity Passenger Rail Performance
Reported by David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director, CCJPA (Download: February 2011 Performance Report)
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UP’s Premium Corridor: Coast Starlight Improvements on the Way?
Commentary by Jarrod DellaChiesa Director, RailPAC / Project Coordinator, Coast Starlight Communities Network Union Pacific is investing $12,900,000 in track improvements to their Coast Line this month. The right-of-way between Watsonville and San Lucas is a 76-mile long staging area, with more than 82,000 railroad ties waiting to be installed, along with new rail and 42,000…
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TAMC Rail Policy Committee Meeting Report
February 7, 2011 Meeting Reported by Chris Flescher, Associate Director
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Announcing our Annual Conference!
Pre-registration is over, but GREAT NEWS! You can still pay at the door! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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TAMC Rail Policy Committee Meeting Report
January 10, 2011 Meeting Reported by Chris Flescher, Associate Director