Challenges Facing the Next CEO of Metrolink
There is a job opening for the next head of Metrolink which will be filled soon. Only those who seek challenges need apply....
Noel BraymerMarch 13, 2015
Jim Hartnett tapped to head Caltrain agency
A regional search committee Wednesday selected Jim Hartnett as the new head of the San Mateo County Transit District (SMCTD) effective March 30....
Simon OhMarch 13, 2015
L.A. Welcomes Two New Transit Chiefs
Los Angeles’ two major transportation agencies announced this week the hires of new CEOs to take their respective helms — one involves a...
Simon OhMarch 13, 2015
Ken Ruben
It is with great sadness that I report the death of longtime RailPAC member and Associate Director Ken Ruben. Ken suffered a serious...
Paul DysonMarch 13, 2015
States for Passenger Rail Coalition Comments on Indiana’s Decision to Stop Sponsoring the Hoosier State
Portland, ME – March 6, 2015 – “It is a sad day when the federal agency which administers federal funding for Amtrak, and...
infoMarch 7, 2015
Amtrak Statement in Response to the Hoosier Announcement
Indiana is fighting back against the FRA ruling, which is excellent news. The whole idea of the ruling is ridiculous. If a State...
infoMarch 6, 2015
Hoosier State Passenger Rail Service to End April 1
RailPAC is still gathering information about new proposed rulings by the Federal Railroad Administration which would appear to have a profound effect on...
infoMarch 6, 2015
Thoughts on the February Oxnard Metrolink Accident
The Steel Wheels Column An occasional commentary by Paul Dyson, RailPAC President
Paul DysonMarch 5, 2015
Taking the Train to and from the San Diego Airport
This February I took my vacation in Dublin, Ireland. As an experiment I decided to try taking the train from Oceanside where I...
Noel BraymerMarch 5, 2015
Some Observations on the Oxnard Metrolink Crash
Train wrecks are great breaking news stories for television because they are spectacular. I saw this happen first hand. I was in Dublin,...
Noel BraymerFebruary 28, 2015
