RailPAC eNewsletter for September 2, 2014
Las Vegas rail service plans have seen starts, stops Las Vegas Review-Journal-Aug 31, 2014 Although the loan request’s rejection is now more than a year...
Noel BraymerSeptember 5, 2014
On Board Electrification and Near Zero Emissions for Regional Rail
Dave Cook and Ian Stewart Rail electrification has been implemented in many urban and regional rail applications in the US and the benefits are...
Jarrod DellaChiesaSeptember 5, 2014
Rail Photos of the Month: August 2014
Here are this month’s photos by RailPAC photographers. NINE (9) of them this time from everywhere! Click on each photo to see it...
Russ JacksonSeptember 3, 2014
Price Tops Speed for Attracting Passengers
By Noel T. Braymer How a person travels depends on several factors. Saving time is nice, but so is saving money. Safety and...
Noel BraymerAugust 29, 2014
RailPAC eNewsletter for August 25, 2014
Deal reached to extend Indiana Amtrak service The Hill-Aug 21, 2014 Indiana transportation officials said they were trying to keep the route viable until a...
Noel BraymerAugust 29, 2014
The sun is setting earlier now, but what about the fate of Amtrak’s Sunset Limited?
Commentary by Russ Jackson, RailPAC Opinions expressed are those of the author, not necessarily those of the RailPAC Board The summer of 2014...
Russ JacksonAugust 26, 2014
Capitol Corridor Monthly Report (July, 2014)
By David B. Kutrosky, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Service Performance Overview For the fourth consecutive month, ridership increased on the...
Russ JacksonAugust 22, 2014
Will Driverless Cars Eliminate Passenger Trains?
By Noel T. Braymer This is the assumption being made by some promoters for the future of automated driverless cars. The thinking behind...
Noel BraymerAugust 22, 2014
RailPAC eNewsletter for August 18, 2014
The Truth About Obama’s High-Speed Rail Program TIME-Aug 11, 2014 The administration hasn’t spent anywhere near $11 billion. The projects haven’t gone mostly nowhere. There...
Noel BraymerAugust 22, 2014
What is Metrolink’s Problem?
By Noel T. Braymer Metrolink’s problem is money; or rather the lack of money. Metrolink is in the red because ridership is below...
Noel BraymerAugust 15, 2014