Month: September 2006
Status Of Lawsuit Filed By TRAC Against RailPAC
We’ve had a number of calls from members who have heard rumors that RailPAC is being sued by TRAC (Train Riders Association of...
infoSeptember 29, 2006
Coast Rail Coordinating Council
Reported by Bruce Jenkins, RailPAC Director — The Coast Rail Coordinating Council met at the Paraiso Winery in Soledad on Friday, 9/22. Meeting...
infoSeptember 22, 2006
San Francisco To Los Angeles Train Picks Up Steam
(Comments from RailPAC VP North Arthur Lloyd and Executive Director Richard Silver. The RailPAC Board has enthusiastically endorsed a quick startup of this...
infoSeptember 16, 2006
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