RailPAC presentation to Amtrak’s Rick Peterson
On Wednesday September 2nd, a group of former colleagues gathered to join RailPAC’s Vice President, South, Paul Dyson, Vice President Long Distance Trains...
Brian YanitySeptember 3, 2020
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...
Brian YanityJune 8, 2020
Amtrak long distance trains: does less than daily make any sense?
Amtrak has recently requested additional funds to cover operating costs and reduced revenue because of the Covid-19 pandemic. A corollary to this request...
Brian YanityJune 2, 2020
RailPAC comments at Metrolink special board meeting, May 29, 2020
Click here for Metrolink May 29, 2020 meet agenda link showing the Item 8, draft recovery plan. May 28, 2020 Chair Brian Humphries...
Brian YanityJune 2, 2020
RailPAC submits letter to San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority in response to proposed cuts to Thruway Bus Network
May 28, 2020 Honorable Vito Chiesa, Chair San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority 949 East Channel Street Stockton, CA 95202 May 29, 2020 SJJPA...
Brian YanityMay 29, 2020
RailPAC submits comment letter on California High Speed Rail Authority’s Draft 2020 Business Plan
California High Speed Rail Authority’s Draft 2020 Business Plan was issued February 12, 2020. The public comment period is open until June 1,...
Brian YanityMay 23, 2020
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...
Brian YanityMay 16, 2020
RailPAC Commentary on Metrolink Antelope Valley Line Improvements
RailPAC has been urging LA Metro and Metrolink to double truck the line between Burbank and Santa Clarita for more than two decades. ...
Brian YanityApril 26, 2020
2020 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Grants Awarded
This past week the California State Transportation Agency announced the 2020 grants distributed as part of the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program...
Brian YanityApril 26, 2020
Steel Wheels magazine, 1st Quarter 2020 available online
Download the pdf version of Steel Wheels, 1st Quarter 2020 by clicking here. In this issue: RailPAC aims for 2020 SMART, two viewpoints...
Brian YanityApril 24, 2020