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
NOTICE
November 24, 2008
10:00 a.m. to Noon
California Department of Transportation
1120 N Street, Room 1450
Sacramento, CA 95814
Title 21 Initial Statement of Reasons (PDF)
Title 21 Proposed Text (PDF)
Mission
"Provide and Promote Intercity Passenger Rail Services While Improving, Expanding, and Integrating All Rail Service into California's Transportation System."
The Division of Rail
The Division of Rail (DOR) manages and coordinates intercity rail passenger services that help to improve the state's air quality and reduce highway congestion and fuel consumption. More than 4.4 million people used California's state supported trains in 2005.
DOR manages two state supported routes operated by Amtrak, and financially supports a third. To plan your next Amtrak California trip, go to amtrakcalifornia.com.
DOR also functions as the staff to the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee, which consists of representatives of the counties along the San Joaquin Route.