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Response to errors in February 27, 2025 Guardian article on California High Speed Rail
RailPAC and Californians for Electric Rail have jointly written an open letter in response to errors in the February 27, 2025 Guardian article: “Trump and California don’t see eye to eye, but critique of high-speed train has many on board” by Andrew Gumbel. Our joint letter can be viewed on the Californians for Electric Rail website, or…
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A Toast to Brian Rosenwald
By Steve Roberts, President RailPAC It is with heavy heart and sadness that all the members of the Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada (RailPAC) hear the news of the passing of Brian Rosenwald. For RailPAC members Brian was a “Superhero,” represented by Preston the brand’s signature logo, creating a level of quality on-board…
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Final issue of Steel Wheels now on RailPAC website
The 4th Quarter 2024/winter 2025 issue of Steels Wheels magazine can be downloaded by clicking here. In this issue:
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RailPAC submits comment letter on SBCTA’s ONTconnector project
ONT Connectorc/o Tim WatkinsSan Bernardino County Transportation Authority1170 W 3rd StreetSan Bernardino, CA 92810 Email: [email protected] November 20, 2024 Subject: RailPAC comment letter on ONTconnector — Dear Chair Marquez, SBCTA Board Members, and ONT Connector project staff, My name is Brian Yanity, and I am Vice President-South of the Rail Passenger Association of California and…
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RailPAC comment letter on fourth meeting of Regional Working Groups, FRA Daily Long-Distance Service Study
Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, SEWashington DC 20590 July 2, 2024 Subject: Comments Fourth Meeting Regional Working Groups, FRA Long-Distance Service Study Dear Sirs, On behalf of the Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada I am submitting the following comments to the fourth round of Long-Distance Service Study Regional Working Groups. Once…
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RailPAC Comments to California Senate Transportation Committee hearing, on SB 1098 about LOSSAN Rail Corridor
RailPAC Comments to California Senate Transportation Committee hearing, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Subject: SB 1098 LOSSAN Rail Corridor Recommended Amendments and Actions Chair Cortese and Honorable Members of the committee, The Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada (RailPAC) is a statewide all-volunteer group of railroad professionals and public transportation advocates. Since its founding in…
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RailPAC submits comment letter to the U.S. EPA on the California In-Use Locomotive Regulation
Click here to download the RailPAC’s comment letter (and attached white paper), just submitted to the U.S. EPA on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) In-Use Locomotive Regulation.
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RailPAC submits comment letter on Riverside County Traffic Relief Plan, 2024 Draft Update
Download RailPAC’s comment letter on the Riverside County Transportation Commission’s Traffic Relief Plan, Draft 2024 Update, by clicking here. Click here for more information on the Traffic Relief Plan.
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1st Quarter 2024 issue of Steel Wheels magazine now available online
You can download the 2024 Q1 issue of Steel Wheels by clicking here. In this issue:
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RailPAC comment letter on third meeting of Regional Working Groups, FRA Daily Long-Distance Service Study
Federal Railroad Administration March 6, 20241200 New Jersey Ave, SEWashington DC 20590 Subject: Comments Third Meeting Regional Working Groups, FRA Long-Distance Service Study Dear Sirs, On behalf of the Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada I am submitting the following comments to the third round of Long-Distance Service Study Regional Working Groups. Once again,…