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Richard has passion for anything that has wheels, wings or floats. Having traveled on trains, planes and boats from China, India, Europe, Africa and America, he will bring the best in transportation news, information and developments.

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Los Angeles and southland rail transportation is on the right track but better planning is needed.

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Recently, several articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and other media reporting out on various activities such as the opening of the Gold...
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Two Steps Forward One Step Back for LA rail transit

It seems like two steps forward and one or two steps back for LA rail transit. After a federal review of the...
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California High Speed Rail Misses Los Angeles Connection

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Medium Technology Solution Exists The state of California recently applied for $4.7 billion in federal funds to supplant Propositon 1A funds approved...
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MTA awards controversial 100 car light rail deal to Italian manufacturer AnsaldoBreda

AnsaldoBreda benefits from weak job market- promises to build manufacturing plant and add 600-800 jobs. The MTA awarded rail car manufacturer...
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LA Mayor wants to ride the subway to the beach in 10 years instead of 27

LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other city officials don't want to wait 27 years to ride rail through the westside to get to the beach. Current...
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LA Metro rail turnstile additions mean more revenue collection but will they work?

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Los Angeles transit reached a new milestone this week with the announcement from MTA that turnstiles would...
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National Train Day to be Celebrated at Union Station

"Trainiacs" will be in good company May 9th at LA's Union Station. National Train Day which will be celebrated at several cities around the...
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European rail car company could bring thousands of jobs to Los Angeles

Rebuilding rail infrastructure could mean thousands of jobs for the local area if all sides can work out performance issues.Los Angeles city...
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The LA Metro area needs its share of the $8billion in Obama’s rail transit infrastructure funds

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With the Obama administration providing $8billion in US rail transportation infra-structure, will Los Angeles and California get its fair share? Since...
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