Division of Rail - San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee

Welcome

"Welcome to the Caltrans Division of Rail website. The Division's purpose is to improve intercity rail transportation throughout the state by working with Amtrak and local agencies to improve the quality and quantity of train service.

Simply put, that means more and better trains and train frequencies, new and improved stations, cars, and locomotives, improved railroad safety, and better coordination between local bus, trolley and subway services and Amtrak intercity service,"

Bill Bronte
Chief, Division of Rail

San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee

January 28, 2008

Caltrans Division of Rail provides staff support for the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee, which was established February 11, 1987 to "discuss and formulate plans, suggestions, and ideas for changes and improvements to passenger train service" within the thirteen counties which originally made up the San Joaquin Corridor.

In 1987, the thirteen counties were Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Stanislaus and Tulare. In September 2002, San Mateo County asked to be removed from the Committee.

Each county may have two representatives, one of whom must be an elected official. Associate members represent Amtrak, the Public Utilities commission, BNSF, UP, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Southern California Association of Governments, and Caltrans.

The full committee meets quarterly at locations throughout the Corridor. The Technical Advisory Committee meets the second Friday of the month following the full commitee meeting.