San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project
Construction Updates The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, is replacing the railroad bridge over San Juan Creek. Built in...
infoApril 20, 2026
When will CA High-Speed Rail road construction end in Fresno? Here’s the timeline
If California High-Speed Rail road construction work remains on schedule, Shaw Avenue near Highway 99 in Fresno will reopen by the end of...
infoApril 17, 2026
Amtrak Takes Big Step Towards New Long Distance Trains
This once-in-a-generation fleet replacement program was developed in close coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration, with the goal of modernizing overnight and cross-country...
infoApril 17, 2026
Europe’s Workaday Narrow Gauge Railways
Europe’s rail network is full of surprises — if you know where to look. Beyond the obvious high-speed corridors and headline services lie...
infoApril 11, 2026
New Daily Pacific Surfliner Train Connects Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and Ventura County Transportation Commission are collaborating to expand service and improve regional...
infoApril 11, 2026
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...
infoApril 5, 2026
Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown
ABOARD THE CRESCENT (AP) — There’s something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of...
infoApril 4, 2026
I rode California’s new Gold Runner train. I hopped off before the end.
SFGATE contributor Randy Diamond loves trains but will hold off on riding the Gold Runner again until a few fixes. Read why.
infoMarch 29, 2026
Railways at the Edge of Europe
Exploring Europe’s geographically extreme stations Read more.
infoMarch 29, 2026