Month: August 2007
Bay Bridge Closure- Labor Day Weekend (Followup)
The Bay Bridge reopened at 6 PM on Monday, September 3, 11 hours ahead of schedule. Over the weekend BART carried a record...
Russ JacksonAugust 26, 2007
August 11 Train and Tribute to Bob Conheim
The “Lord Mayor” of the Capitol Corridor Riders group who passed away on July 15 at age 63 was honored by his friends...
Russ JacksonAugust 24, 2007
New rail construction in Southern California
Photos taken August 22, 2007, by Noel Braymer The new Metrolink station at Buena Park is nearly finished including this pedestrian bridge across...
Russ JacksonAugust 23, 2007
Santa Barbara City Council Adopts Pro-Rail Program 7–0
Document closely follows RailPAC policy. Commentary by Paul Dyson, RailPAC President At the regular Santa Barbara City Council meeting on Tuesday August 21...
Russ JacksonAugust 23, 2007
Bay Area “Regional Rail” meeting report
August 20, 2007, Suisun City Hall Reported by Russ Jackson The Draft “Regional Rail” Plan was presented at a series of August meetings...
Russ JacksonAugust 22, 2007
Capitol Corridor Friday Accident
Special Message to Riders – August 20, 2007 The What, When, and Why “An apology and a report to Capitol Corridor riders on...
Russ JacksonAugust 20, 2007
The Coast Starlight’s summer On Time Performance has improved!
Report and Photos by Russ Jackson Rail passengers wanting to use the Coast Starlight, Amtrak trains 11 and 14, in recent years have...
Russ JacksonAugust 19, 2007
July Amtrak California Corridor Ridership and ticket revenue results
Provided by Gene Skoropowski, Managing Director, Capitol Corridor JPB. RailPAC thanks Gene for this information and commentary he sends us each month: Gene...
Russ JacksonAugust 15, 2007
Bay Area Regional Rail Plan Workshops
Dates and Times Track the Bay Area’s rail future by attending a public meeting near you on the Draft Regional Rail Plan After...
Russ JacksonAugust 10, 2007
Dunsmuir Amtrak Stations
A Rail station and a Bus station at the foot of Mt. Shasta! PHOTO report by Russ Jackson. Dunsmuir is an historic railroad...
Russ JacksonAugust 7, 2007