Amtrak to S.F. via a New Transbay Tube?
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Capitol Corridor and BART are discussing building a second Transbay tube to carry trains from both systems
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New “Sacramento Morning Express” Delivers Early Morning Travelers to the Capital
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The new train service is expected to stimulate ridership in the San Joaquin Valley and offer travelers with business in the capital an alternative to driving.
Gas Tax Funding Announced for Transit, Highway, and Local Priority Projects
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All kinds of transportation projects will get funding from the gas tax. Both CalSTA and the CTC are ready to make allocations.
Bay Area Transit Update: BART Signs, Caltrain Electrification, Amtrak, SFMTA Annual Report
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Small but significant announcements came out of several large transit agencies last week.
Amtrak Crash Highlights Need to Accelerate Safety Upgrades in Bay Area
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Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, Caltrain and rail generally are twelve times safer than driving...but safety upgrade delays still present a risk
What the Amtrak 501 Derailment Says About America’s Failure to Prevent Train Crashes
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While the investigation is just beginning, initial reports indicate that the train entered a tight curve at too high a speed.