California State Rail Plan 2007-08 to 2017-18

Chapter V – The California Passenger Rail NetworkOTHER PASSENGER RAIL SERVICESOther railroads in California offer limited rail passenger service, which isgenerally tourist oriented. These non-Amtrak intercity rail passenger servicesremain subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the CPUC, FRA, and the SurfaceTransportation Board (STB).The Sierra Railroad (formally the California Western Railroad) betweenFort Bragg and Willits in Mendocino County has been the principal privatelyownedrailroad in California offering regularly scheduled rail passenger service.Sierra Railroad acquired the line and opened it in May 2004 for passengerexcursion service. Excursion related passenger traffic on the 40-mile route is theprimary business. The Sierra Railroad has begun an ongoing acquisition andrehabilitation program for stations, track and rolling stock. The contact phonenumber for the Skunk Train is 1-800-866-1690.Other railroads offer rail passenger tourist service generally only during summerand holiday periods. For additional information on rail passenger tourist service,call California Tourism at 1-800-862-2543 or access their website atwww.visitcalifornia.com.89