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Steel Wheels in California Presentations
As promised, we are providing the files presented on April 17, 2010 at Steel Wheels in California, our annual RailPAC/NARP Joint Annual Meeting. Some files are large, so please be patient.
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Revisited: Sunset Limited “stations” at Deming and Lordsburg, NM and Benson, AZ
Report and Photos by Russ Jackson Originally published in the April 2010 “Tracking the News” In the June, 2007 issue of the Western Rail Passenger Review this writer described the pitiful condition of the places where Trains 1-2 “flag stop” at these three small communities between Tucson and El Paso. At Deming there were two…
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TAMC Rail Policy Committee Meeting Report
March 1, 2010 Meeting Reported by Chris Flescher, Associate Director Salinas Intermodal Center (ITC) Some significant changes for Salinas. The previous plan was to have all the functions of the Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) transit center moved to the ITC. That would require a lot of space for bus platforms. MST is planning to retain their existing…
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San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee Meeting Report
February 11, 2010 Meeting Reported by Michael Barnbaum, Associate Director The San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee met February 11th and for the first time since October of 2009. The meeting took place inside the Castle Conference Center in Atwater. A special stop located at a railroad crossing directly across the street from the Castle Conference…
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Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board Meeting Report
February 17, 2010 Meeting Reported by Michael Barnbaum, Associate Director The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board met for the first time in 2010 and for the first time under Managing Director David Kutrosky. Chair Jim Holmes representing the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency called the meeting to order. He reported on the legislative meeting that…
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TAMC Rail Policy Committee Meeting Report
February 1, 2010 Meeting Reported by Chris Flescher, Associate Director
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More on the Coast Starlight China
Reported by Jarrod DellaChiesa, Website Editor and CSCN Project Coordinator As reported a few days ago, the Coast Starlight is finally doing away with plastic dinnerware and synthetic tablecloths and is re-introducing full china service and linen. This is exciting because passengers will once again receive a quality Dining Car experience. Here are some additional details…
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Coast Starlight Re-introduces Real China and Linen
Official Amtrak Press Release Elegant dinner service aims to improve customer satisfaction OAKLAND – Beginning today, real china, table linens and glassware are returning to Amtrak’s popular Coast Starlight long-distance train to provide an elegant dining experience for passengers and is the latest service change aimed at further improving customer satisfaction on the west coast route between Los…
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Sacramento Rails: Presentation Files
As promised, we are providing the PowerPoint presentations presented on January 16th. PDF Files of the Presentations: ACE CCJPA – 10 Year Vision for the Capitol Corridor Sacramento Intermodal Transportation Facility and Track Relocation These files are being hosted by the Coast Starlight Communities Network. For more on the meeting, you should read these great…
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Increase Your Community’s Awareness of Local Stations
Reported by Jarrod DellaChiesa, RailPAC Director In 2009, 29,976 passengers traveled to and from the Hayward station. It is always surprising how few people even know Hayward has an Amtrak station or that a passenger train passes through our town. With plans for up to 22 round trips in 2012-2015 and 32 in 2015-2020, increased…