Category: Events

  • Anderson turns down RailPAC invitation

    RailPAC invited Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson to present his vision for Amtrak in the 21st Century at the Annual Steel Wheels Conference in Sacramento, Saturday 29th September.  A brief (terse?) response from his PA informed us that he is “unavailable”.  No offer, as in the past, to send a senior officer in his stead.  It…

  • CANCELLED March 10: Informal Members Discussion at Philippes

    Unfortunately due to a conflict, we must postpone this event. We hope to reschedule at a later date. There will be an informal members discussion March 10th at 10 AM within walking distance of LA Union Station and the Chinatown Gold line station at Philippes the Original, 1001 N Alameda, Los Angeles. RailPAC members welcome!  Meetings usually…

  • 2018 Members Meeting & Steel Wheels Conference

    SAVE THE DATE September 29, 2018 California State Railroad Museum Stay tuned for more details!

  • HSR at Burbank City Council meeting – 10/27/15 6 PM

    Tuesday, October 26 at 6.00 pm there will be a joint meeting of Burbank City Council and the City Transportation Commission.  High Speed Rail is the first topic and the meeting is sure to attract opponents from neighboring communities. RailPAC members are encouraged to attend to show support for the project.  As Chair of the…

  • Annual Members Meeting

    Steel Wheels Conference 2016:  A Year of Possibilities December 5, 2015 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Doors Open 9:00 am, with a break for lunch (not provided) Metro Boardroom, Los Angeles SUPPORT OUR LONG DISTANCE TRAINS! STEEL WHEELS 2015 Conference is your opportunity to show your support for the long distance trains. By attending this gathering…

  • Santa Barbara Train Day

    Although Amtrak will not be sponsoring National Train Day this year RailPAC, together with a number of local groups, is continuing the tradition at Santa Barbara.  Train Day will take place Saturday May 9th at the historic depot.  County Supervisor Salud Carbajal will emcee the event and State Senator Jackson and Mayor Helene Schneider are confirmed attendees. The…

  • Steel Wheels in California Conference Presentations

    Steel Wheels in California Conference Presentations

    Saturday – November 15th, 10:30 – 3:30 PM California State Railroad Museum,  Sacramento Presentation Files:

  • SLO Rail Supporters Social Evening

    Save the date! Wednesday – August 13, 2014 6:30 – 8:30 PM Meet local elected representatives including SLO Mayor and the Chair and Vice Chair of LOSSAN Light refreshments Donation minimum $10 RSVP essential to Paul Dyson

  • Annual Steel Wheels Conference

    Annual Steel Wheels Conference

    Saturday – November 15th 10:30 – 3:30 PM  |  Doors open at 10:00 California State Railroad Museum Auditorium,  Sacramento Register Today Members:  $35 / Non-members:  $45 There’s still time to register for Steel Wheels in Sacramento, your chance to meet and question railroad officials and advocates and to learn about the state of the passenger…

  • National Train Day in Santa Barbara

    May 10th, 2014 National Train Day Celebration! www.nationaltrainday.com Theme:Why should everyone be stuck in traffic? With 101 construction to last over a decade, the obvious solution is waiting at the station. Ventura to Goleta commuter rail is needed NOW! Who: Rail Passengers Association of California & Nevada (RailPAC) Coalition for Sustainable Transportation (COAST) Alliance for…