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A beautiful day here in Monterey – hope it is for you as well, wherever you might be in California (or elsewhere in the world). Some HSR links: Modesto Bee editorializes in favor of Merced’s Castle Airport for the HSR maintenance hub, pointing out that the site has the space to accommodate the trains and [...]

Mar 28th, 2010 | Filed under Uncategorized

Every so often this blog spends several days in a row focused on the latest HSR drama on the Peninsula. This is of necessity, since that’s where the most high-profile debates are taking place, and where most of the state’s HSR denialism and criticism are coming from, so it makes sense for us who support [...]

Jan 24th, 2010 | Filed under Uncategorized

We’ve been following the growing contest among San Joaquin Valley cities for the main maintenance hub for the CHSRA system. Back in March CHSRA said Merced’s Castle Airport was their first choice for the hub location, and Merced County officials have been strongly pursuing that. The contest has become more competitive, with Madera County proposing [...]

Nov 6th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized

Some California high speed rail items to keep you occupied and engaged as we approach the weekend. Apologies for not being able to offer a more in-depth post, but after that wild storm came through this week, the beautiful weather here in Monterey calls me outside. The Caltrain/California High Speed Rail Authority’s Policymaker Working Group [...]

Oct 16th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized