San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee
Reported by Bruce Jenkins, RailPAC Director — The meeting started with several local (Merced, Mariposa) speakers advocating service to/from Yosemite National Park. One...
infoSeptember 14, 2006
The Long Distance Trains need more local control
By Noel T. Braymer, Editor, Western Rail Passenger Review — With Washington in control of intercity passenger trains now for over 30 years,...
infoSeptember 6, 2006
RailPAC Policy Initiative For 2006
Commentary by Paul Dyson, RailPAC President Funding For Rail Expansion In California – Grade Separation Projects. Grade Separation Funding – RailPAC’s view. RailPAC...
infoSeptember 6, 2006
Eight New Trains Added to Sacramento
CCJPA Press Release — The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) announced Sept. 5 that more direct service to and from Sacramento is...
infoSeptember 5, 2006
Matrix Theory is not the name of a movie
By Noel T. Braymer, Editor, Western Rail Passenger Review — The late Dr. Adrian Herzog was a very smart guy. It helps to...
infoAugust 30, 2006
ACE adds Mid-Day Train, Connecting with the San Joaquins
August 25, 2006, was the dedication date for the new ACE mid-day train that departs Stockton at 9:30 AM, with the return train...
infoAugust 25, 2006
Proposals to ease gridlock at LAX
By Paul Dyson, RailPAC President — Once again our public officials have failed to propose expanding a transportation system that is both affordable...
infoAugust 23, 2006
RailPAC Board Position Statement
The Rail Passenger Association of California took several positions regarding current rail passenger issues at its Board meeting July 8, 2006, in Oakland....
infoAugust 14, 2006
Building California’s passenger rail future
By Frank Busalacchi –Travelers across America and throughout California are voting in record numbers for expanded passenger-rail service in the United States. These...
infoAugust 11, 2006
RailPAC Supports Changes to the Sunset Limited Route
By Richard Silver, Executive Director — RailPAC has just heard that there will be a change in the California portion of the Sunset...
infoAugust 8, 2006