One topic VTA keeps bringing up, related to BART Phase II, is their need for the Newhall Yard maintenance facility. This is on 42 acres of prime land near the Santa Clara train station, Avaya stadium, Lowes Hardware and has … Continue reading →
Blended Systems Concept In my previous article, I asked if we could unify our rail systems? Unfortunately, I used the wrong buzz word. The term that everyone is using today to refer to a unifyed solution is “blended“. As an example … Continue reading →
Everyone seems to be busy buying new train systems all around the bay area. However, has anyone thought about unifying these systems by purchasing the same or similar trains? Atlanta’s Next Fleet of Trains Could Double as Streetcars! New MTA … Continue reading →
Mobility and transportation are two of the biggest issues facing our Valley (housing being the other…but we all know transportation and land use are directly connected). The goal of this 1st Annual Transportation Forum is to educate, hear from experts … Continue reading →
The movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit? has always been one of my favorites. One of the key aspect of the story line is a conspiracy to tear down the Red Car Line and replace it with “eight lanes of shimmering … Continue reading →
Please join representatives from the Union Pacific Railroad to discuss safety along the railroad tracks in your neighborhood. When: Monday May 2, 2016 – 6 to 7pm Where: JTS Northside Community Center 466 N. 6th Street San Jose, CA 95112 For … Continue reading →
On April 22nd, the local NBC station presented a nice report on the status of the new SMART DMU system that is in its testing phase, running trains between Santa Rosa and San Rafael, with operations scheduled to start near … Continue reading →
We have added a new Apple/Airport Station to the route. It has the potential to become one of the most iconic stations in the Sprinter network and will act as a visible gateway to the capital of Silicon Valley from … Continue reading →
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has successfully completed a 25.8 mile catenary-free test run using a Bombardier-built tram, powered entirely by its PRIMOVE battery in combination with BOMBARDIER MITRAC. The test run was conducted in the German city of Mannheim on the … Continue reading →
Fort Worth authority signs deal for TEX Rail cars Officials working on the proposed TEX Rail commuter train project have gone from being a laughingstock to ordering rolling stock. TEX Rail is scheduled to serve 10 stations, including two stops … Continue reading →