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Why RailPAC supports High Speed Rail; Why RailPAC is not a cheerleader for the CHSRA
Why RailPAC supports High Speed Rail Why RailPAC is not a cheerleader for the CHSRA We have been asked many times about our support for the California High Speed Rail program, particularly as we have always supported an incremental approach to intercity passenger train development. It’s a fair question and one that will receive a…
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RailPAC Photos of the Month (September 2012)
Each month we will select some recent photos, and/or archived photos by RailPAC photographers. 1. 2. 3.
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What did I learn from listening to Amtrak’s Brian Rosenwald?
Commentary by Russ Jackson, RailPAC It is safe to say that Amtrak’s Chief, Product Development, Brian Rosenwald is held in very high esteem by rail advocates in this country. His huge success in developing the Pacific Parlour Car and other enhancements for the Coast Starlight in the mid-1990’s is legendary, and he calls those five…
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Amtrak’s Food & Beverage service is under fire; what can they do? How about 24 hour service, “When You’re Hungry, You’re Hungry”!
Commentary by Russ Jackson, RailPAC-URPA, Dallas, Texas Premise Food and Beverage availability on long distance trains is essential and its existence is not negotiable; only the “how it is done” is. Problem stated “On Amtrak’s western long distance trains, the average trip spans three to four meal periods. People may want to go fast, but…
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Steel Wheels Conference is Coming!
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Amtrak’s Southwest Chief: Anything new?
Report (with PHOTOS) and Comments by Russ Jackson How is Train #3 doing into Los Angeles Union Station this summer? The short answer is, not bad, but with a few exceptions. On May 24, 2012, the Southwest Chief departed Chicago Union Station on time, with three non-regular consist cars on the end and Amtrak CEO,…
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RailPAC welcomes Bob Hope Airport Transit Center – calls for improved Metrolink service to make it work
RailPAC welcomes Bob Hope Airport Transit Center – calls for improved Metrolink service to make it work The Rail Passenger Association of California, an early supporter of the project, congratulates the Bob Hope Airport Authority and supporting agencies on the groundbreaking for the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center. The Burbank Bob Hope Airport has the unusual…
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Sunset Limited: One month on the new schedule
Report and Comments by Russ Jackson, RailPAC Photos! How is Amtrak’s Sunset Limited doing since the schedule change on May 7, 2012, for the tri-weekly service which dates back to the pre-Amtrak days when the Southern Pacific reduced its departures from daily in the late 1960’s. The new schedule has train #2 depart Los Angeles…
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The First Sunset Limited Trip on New Schedule
Robert Manning TRIP REPORT: Talk about a change of pace, how about eating a late dinner at Traxx Restaurant which is located directly inside Los Angeles Union Station! The station is pretty empty at 8 p.m., but then it starts to fill up with passengers planning to depart on the new schedule change for the…
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Sunset Limited Early Morning Arrival in LA Information
NOTE: The info below is being distributed to passengers arriving on the Sunset Limited, train #1, at Los Angeles Union Station. The scheduled arrival time of this train there is 5:35 AM now with the new timetable effective May 7, 2012. Train #1, as well as #3 the Southwest Chief cannot be scheduled to arrive…