RTC moves to terminate agreement with Progressive Rail, speed construction of rail trail

RTC cuts ties with Progressive Rail

After months of stalled negotiations, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has moved to end its operating agreement with Progressive Rail Incorporated on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, a step the agency says will help advance the Coastal Rail Trail and preserve existing freight and excursion train service. The RTC issued a notice of termination of its Administration, Coordination and License Agreement with Progressive Rail,…

RTC moves to terminate agreement with Progressive Rail, speed construction of rail trail

In a move aimed at speeding construction of the Coastal Rail Trail, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission announced that it is moving to terminate its agreement with current Santa Cruz Branch Line rail operator Progressive Rail and become the common carrier on a portion of the line. The post RTC moves to terminate agreement with Progressive Rail, speed construction of rail trail appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.