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Our Vision for Rail in California and Nevada

CONNECTIONS!  It’s all about connections. Depending on your journey you may live close to a station that has a direct service to your...

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CSCN Outlines How to Improve Amtrak’s Coast Starlight

May 6, 2010 — The Coast Starlight is one of Amtrak’s 15 long-distance passenger rail routes, serving 27 cities between Los Angeles and...

Reports

San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee Meeting Report

April 29, 2010 Meeting in Fresno Reported by Michael Barnbaum, Associate Director After the Pledge of Allegiance and introductions the San Joaquin Valley...

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Provide Your Feedback on New California Car Design

Now’s your chance to voice your opinion on the next generation of California Cars – the  national standardized railcar. We posted a story...

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RailPAC addresses SJVRC on BFD-LAX Gap

Statement by Bill Kerby, RailPAC Director and Treasurer at the April 29, 2010 meeting in Fresno, CA Three events motivate this statement: Development of...

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RailPAC writes Boardman regarding Daily Sunset Corridor Service

Dear Mr. Boardman: Having heard no announcements regarding the proposal to introduce a daily Sunset/Eagle we conclude that negotiations are continuing with Union...

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National Train Day Events

National Train Day is approaching fast and we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some events taking place around the state on...

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Amtrak California Railcar Development Open House

Report by Jarrod DellaChiesa, Director and Website Editor As we all know, there are currently no funds available for new railcars.  In 2006,...

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Getting There is Less and Less Fun

Editorial By Noel T. Braymer Transportation is second only to housing of the cost of living for most people. Flying today often means...

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Coalition Building at Steel Wheels Conference

Commentary by Paul Dyson, President This year at Steel Wheels in California we tried a couple of innovations.  While most of the day...