Category: Caltrain

  • Steel Wheels 2nd Quarter 2023 issue available online

    The 2nd Quarter 2023 of RailPAC’s magazine Steel Wheels can be downloaded by clicking here. In this issue:

  • RailPAC submits comment letter on draft 2023 California State Rail Plan

    RailPAC’s 68-page comment letter on the draft 2023 California State Rail Plan can be downloaded here. Click here for the Caltrans California State Rail Plan webpage, where the draft 2023 plan can be downloaded.

  • Steel Wheels 3rd Quarter 2022 issue available online

    The 3rd Quarter 2022 issue of RailPAC’s quarterly magazine Steel Wheels can be downloaded by clicking here. In this issue: Passenger rail to the Imperial Valley Introducing the ‘Aurora Group’ advocating for Amtrak’s National Network Amtrak Beech Grove National Network shops Passenger train planning- best practices How many tracks do train stations need? Arizona News…

  • Steel Wheels, 4th Quarter 2021 issue available online

    Download the pdf of Steel Wheels, 4th Quarter 2021 by clicking here. In this issue: Northern California Passenger Rail Projects Vision for the future of Inland Empire rail Locomotive emissions New routes to San Diego Bi-Level Challenge Superliner Cars- Whats Next? Future rail service in Monterrey County Arizona News Nevada News and more!

  • RailPAC submits public comment letter on California Transportation Plan 2050

    The California Transportation Plan (CTP) 2050 is the “state’s long-range transportation plan that establishes an aspirational vision that articulates strategic goals, policies, and recommendations to improve multimodal mobility and accessibility while reducing greenhouse gas emissions”: https://ctp2050.com/ Read RailPAC’s letter of public comment on the CTP 2050 public review draft by clicking here.

  • Caltrain Measure RR

    To our readers residing and registered to vote anywhere within San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, Caltrain needs your support. On the November 2020 ballot, there will be a measure to provide dedicated funding for Caltrain on the ballot known as Measure RR. Unlike BART, Caltrain has never had a dedicated funding source, which…

  • Steel Wheels, 3rd quarter 2020 available online

    Download the pdf of Steel Wheels magazine, 3rd quarter 2020 by clicking here. In this issue: RailPAC and Steel Wheels Coalition to Amtrak: “Daily is Minimum Acceptable Standard for Long Distance Trains”, and Amtrak’s reply, with Russ Jackson’s reply to Amtrak, Paul Dyson response. High Speed Rail update Tri Weekly and the Heartland Flyer Orange…

  • Steel Wheels magazine, 2nd quarter 2020 available online

    Download the pdf version of Steel Wheels, 2nd Quarter 2020 by clicking here. In this issue: RailPAC President’s Commentary on COVID-19 and passenger rail California High Speed Rail Update Amtrak pandemic “Lessons Learned” commentary RailPAC recommendations for Nevada State Rail Plan RailPAC’s recommended priority rail investments for California California company makes progress with zero-emissions locomotives…

  • RailPAC co-signs letter highlighting opportunities to cut the costs of extending Caltrain into the Transbay Terminal in downtown San Francisco

        May 14, 2020     Dear Mayor Breed,     This letter comes from groups committed to the idea that that getting Caltrain connected to 10 other rail lines and over 40 bus lines in downtown San Francisco would be a major move toward seamless transit and therefore deserving of a high priority.  The attached report…