California State Rail Plan 2007-08 to 2017-18

2007-08 – 2017-18 California State Rail PlanFigure 1DRelationship of Intercity Passenger Rail to the Department’s Strategic GoalsIntercity Rail Program ActionsDepartmentStrategic GoalsSAFETYProvide the safesttransportation systemin the nation forusers and workersMOBILITYMaximizetransportationsystem performanceand accessibilityDELIVERYEfficiently deliverqualitytransportationprojects and servicesSTEWARDSHIPPreserve andenhance California’sresources & assetsSERVICEPromote qualityservice and anexcellent workforceAll Capital Projects have a goal of improved safety.The Division inspects rail equipment, facilities, and personnel toevaluate compliance with safety standards.The Division supports Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety campaign,with the goal of improved safety at rail crossings.The Division administers the Federal Section 130 CrossingImprovement Program and the Section 190 State Grade SeparationProgram to improve and construct rail/vehicle crossings forincreased safety.Increase Intercity Rail Ridership through operational andmarketing initiatives.Expand the Intercity Rail System through added train frequencieson existing routes, route expansions, and new routes.Improve Intercity Rail multimodal connectivity with othertransportation modes.All existing train stations and rail cars are “Americans WithDisabilities Act” (ADA) accessible, and capital projects continueto improve accessibility.Rail service, particularly at peak travel periods, reduces the needfor costly and oftentimes environmentally infeasible highwayexpansion projects.The goal of the intercity rail capital program is to deliver$4 billion in projects: $2.3 billion on the Pacific Surfliner Route;$592 million on the San Joaquin Route; $550 million on theCapitol Corridor; and $590 million on the Coast Route.Capital projects are delivered efficiently.The Division preserves California’s investment in State-ownedrail cars and locomotives through frequent inspections andmaintenance cycles. Rebuilt locomotives now meet EPA clean airstandards. California has the largest fleet of State-owned railequipment in the country.The Division provides passenger service through the railmarketing program.The Division monitors Amtrak employees’ performance on-boardtrains.State Rail PlanReferenceCh. 2; Ch. 3;Ch. 4Ch. 2; Ch. 3;Ch. 4; Ch. 6;Ch. 7; Ch. 8;Ch. 9; Ch. 10;Ch. 11Ch. 2; Ch. 6;Ch. 7; Ch. 8;Ch. 10; Ch. 11;Ch. 12Ch. 1; Ch. 2;Ch. 3Ch. 4; Ch. 6;Ch. 7; Ch. 812