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RailPAC rail PHOTOS of the month (July, 2014)
Here are this month’s photos by RailPAC photographers. Click on each photo to see it full size! Contributions to this page are welcome. Send your jpg rail photos to Russ Jackson, RailPAC Photo Editor, at [email protected]. 1. This is a segment of the new elevated path from the Bob Hope Burbank Airport train station and…
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Welcome!
Our Mission is to promote the development of a modern, sustainable, environmentally friendly passenger rail system through education of the public and government officials. Our Vision is a comprehensive rail network of long distance, intercity, and regional trains, supported by and integrated with local transit, bicycle access, and pedestrian friendly stations. We accomplish these…
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Amtrak, the states, and the future of the short distance trains
MinnARP President’s Column; Commentary by Andrew Selden NOTE: Mr. Selden has been a frequent speaker at RailPAC Conferences The long, suffocating death-grip that Amtrak has had over America’s intercity passenger rail service for the last 40 years may be starting to come undone. The agent of change driving this potential revolution is frustration among the…
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Fresno: Future High Speed Rail City
Photos and Story by Noel T. Braymer Recently I went to visit Fresno for the first time. I have been on the train going through Fresno many times. I have also stopped in Fresno a few times. I even went to Fresno for a RailPAC meeting several years ago. But I’ve never really visited Fresno.…
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The Southwest Chief: a “Rose-y” mid-summer update
Report and Commentary by Russ Jackson, RailPAC Opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RailPAC Board Here it is mid-summer, 2014, and no final decisions have been made about the future of Amtrak’s Southwest Chief; whether it will continue to run on its historic route west of Newton, Kansas…
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Complete the Santa Cruz Passenger Rail Study Survey
Your ideas are important! The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) is analyzing the feasibility of passenger rail transit service along the 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Complete an Online Survey on “Passenger Rail Goals & Scenarios”. Your feedback will guide station, service scenario, and ridership analysis. Ensure the passenger rail study reflects everyone in…
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SLO Rail Supporters Social Evening
Save the date! Wednesday – August 13, 2014 6:30 – 8:30 PM Meet local elected representatives including SLO Mayor and the Chair and Vice Chair of LOSSAN Light refreshments Donation minimum $10 RSVP essential to Paul Dyson
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Annual Steel Wheels Conference
Saturday – November 15th 10:30 – 3:30 PM | Doors open at 10:00 California State Railroad Museum Auditorium, Sacramento Register Today Members: $35 / Non-members: $45 There’s still time to register for Steel Wheels in Sacramento, your chance to meet and question railroad officials and advocates and to learn about the state of the passenger…