The AC-DC Railroad Did you hear about the chaos on the railways here in Connecticut a few weekends ago? Our transportation guru Jim Cameron presents his opinion this week on whether Metro-North and Amtrak should move away from the three power sources used currently in this state to a third-rail option to try in an effort to prevent a repeat of the craziness. Read More ... Jim Cameron Published 07/25/10 |
The Bar Cars, The NY Times and The Truth Our transport man, Jim Cameron, is back this week with a story about the fate—or otherwise—of the bar cars on Metro-North trains. In fact, the news is good for all train travelers who care to imbibe during their journey, but the bad news in Cameron's mind is the broader issue of the sorry state of journalism today ... even in the nation's top papers. Read More ... Jim Cameron Published 05/03/10 |
Peak Oil and Our Economic Future We are delighted to welcome yet another columnist to LymeLine this week. Unlike the majority of our writers, Jim Cameron is not a Lyme or Old Lyme resident, but his passion is something close to many of our hearts in the Lymes. He has been a rail commuter for 19 years and, among numerous other responsibilities, is Chairman of the CT Metro-North/Shore Line East Rail Commuter Council. But his interest in transport goes far beyond railroads and we believe you will find him a fascinating addition to our élite stable of writers. Read More ... Jim Cameron Published 04/20/10 |
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