2020 Steel Wheels Conference – UPDATE
This year’s Steel Wheel Conference will be held on Saturday, September 12th at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Town, Sacramento. SAVE THE DATE!! Details to follow.
WE’RE STILL HERE!
Happy New Decade! Thank you for viewing our website and accept our apologies for the out of date material and lack of recent posts. We plan to rectify that in the new year, building on… Read More »WE’RE STILL HERE!
RailPAC Fullerton Meeting Details
If you need more information please contact Paul Dyson – pdyson@xg1.b3e.myftpupload.com If you register by mail please be sure to note your menu choice on your check. We look forward to seeing you there. Non… Read More »RailPAC Fullerton Meeting Details
RailPAC Members Meeting – Fullerton – September 28, 2019
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 RailPAC members meeting and Steel Wheels Conference will be held on Saturday, 28th September at the Old Spaghetti Factory adjacent to Fullerton Station. Keynote speaker will be Jennifer Bergener, Managing… Read More »RailPAC Members Meeting – Fullerton – September 28, 2019
RailPAC Board elects new President
Oakland, CA March 9, 2019 The RailPAC Board met today and accepted the resignation of Paul Dyson as President after more than 12 years in the post. The Board unanimously elected Steve Roberts as the… Read More »RailPAC Board elects new President
Weekly News 2/14/19
Amtrak issues RFP for Amfleet I replacements Progressive Rail Roading-Jan 21, 2019 Amtrak late last week released a request for proposals (RFP) for a new fleet of single-level passenger-rail vehicles to replace the Amfleet I cars. Amfleet I… Read More »Weekly News 2/14/19
RailPAC response to Newsom speech
RailPAC Response to Governor Newsom – February 13, 2019 The Future of Modern, Efficient, Intercity Passenger Rail in California RailPAC supports Governor Newsom’s action in changing the leadership of the High -Speed Rail Authority. … Read More »RailPAC response to Newsom speech
Newsom cuts High Speed Rail – or does he?
Paul Dyson writes: The dust hasn’t settled yet on the State of the State speech, and over the years I have become a committed believer in letting the dust settle. The initial reaction from many… Read More »Newsom cuts High Speed Rail – or does he?
Resuming Normal Service
Paul Dyson writes: A combination of illness and other distractions has caused this site to be neglected for too long. In addition the 1st Quarter edition of Steel Wheels has only just arrived at the… Read More »Resuming Normal Service
Capitol Corridor JPA Board Meeting November 14 – Doug Kerr
I attended the November 14 Capitol Corridor JPA Board meeting in Oakland. Here is a summary: Election of Chair Rebecca Saltzman and Vice-Chair Don Saylor for 2-year term: 2019-2020. Approved 2019 meeting schedule, next meeting… Read More »Capitol Corridor JPA Board Meeting November 14 – Doug Kerr