eNewsletter for April 21, 2014
State Senate President Steinberg’s proposal might look like a setback for High Speed Rail since this proposes less direct funding from Cap and...
Noel BraymerApril 25, 2014
Will Most Trains in the Future run on Electricity?
By Noel T. Braymer Technically most trains already run on electricity. Diesel-electric locomotives use a diesel engine to generate electricity to power the...
Noel BraymerApril 25, 2014
Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (March, 2014)
David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Service Performance Overview In March 2014, both ridership and revenue for the Capitol...
Russ JacksonApril 23, 2014
Is the Dumbarton Rail Bridge a Lost Opportunity?
By Noel T. Braymer On April 9th the Metropolitan Transportation Commission had a committee meeting to reallocate money from stalled projects to others...
Noel BraymerApril 19, 2014
eNewsletter for April 14, 2014
Oregon, Washington Consider Alternative To Amtrak For Cascades …OPB News-Apr 10, 2014 Oregon and Washington might turn to a private company to operate its...
Noel BraymerApril 18, 2014
How to get more Tourists on Trains in California
By Noel T. Braymer Tourists come to visit California from all over the world. Many of them would love to take the train...
Noel BraymerApril 11, 2014
Enewsletter for April 7, 2014
Parking Sanity: Right Price Good for Congestion, Transit, & Revenue Atlantic Cities Apr 2, 2014 Costanza’s universal theory of parking states that drivers should...
Noel BraymerApril 11, 2014
A trip on the Eagle-Sunset to Tucson, a joyful experience of surprises
Report and Photos by Russ Jackson, RailPAC Associate Director Tower 55 Ft. Worth TX. No BNSF trains waiting to cross, no UP traffic...
Russ JacksonApril 10, 2014
Caltrain Board Honors Art Lloyd for 26 Years of Service
On April 3, RailPAC’s Vice President Art Lloyd was commended for his 26 years of service on the Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers...
Jarrod DellaChiesaApril 7, 2014
Is this Summer Make or Break Time for CA High Speed Rail?
By Noel T. Braymer The California High Speed Rail Authority has signed a construction contract for work in the Fresno area. Final construction...
Noel BraymerApril 4, 2014