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California Still Wants its Bullet Train
Despite years of mudslinging and attacks, people still just want a modern train system in California
June 13, 2019
Eyes on the Street: West Portal Transit-Only Lane Pilot
It's early, but so far it's hard to believe city is really trying to make this work, given the meager implementation and total lack of enforcement
June 11, 2019
L.A. Union Station Plans Reduce Costs by Cutting Some Pieces
Eliminating new concourse and loop track would shave nearly a billion dollars from L.A.'s needed Union Station re-vamp
June 7, 2019
SPUR Talk: The Future of Rail in Northern California
More trains, more frequency, more speed coming to California
June 7, 2019
Dutch Television Takes a Look at California’s Lagging Rail Infrastructure
When it comes to infrastructure, will the U.S. ever catch up with the rest of the world?
May 31, 2019
L.A. Metro Board Approves FY2020 Budget, Locking in Rail Service Cuts
The most discussed portion of the budget has been transit operations.
May 30, 2019
Rail Update: HSR and Caltrain
HSR issues $600 million in bonds, plus Caltrain progress report on electrification
March 28, 2019
Faculty Members Criticize Duke University’s Move to Kill Light Rail
Duke University's objections might sink a $3.3-billion light rail plan for Durham. It flies in the face of the University's stated climate convictions, says professor Drew Shindell.
February 28, 2019
SPUR Talk: How to Run a Railroad
Highlights from a conversation with BART director Grace Crunican
February 22, 2019
No, Mr. President, You Can’t Have California’s High-Speed Rail Money Back
Trump tweets, then Governor Newsom responds, making it clear that high-speed rail is not going away
February 14, 2019
