RailPAC is a statewide membership organization working for the expansion and improvement of rail passenger service within the states of California and Nevada.
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April 25, 2008, San Carlos, CA
Report and Commentary by Russ Jackson
“I cannot make a statement that there will be no train-offs,” said Amtrak’s Jonathan Hutchison in reply to a question from this reporter. “But,” he added, “I cannot say there will be train-offs, either.”
State of the Association
By Paul Dyson, RailPAC President
Honored Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:
California State Rail Museum, Old Sacramento
Reported by Russ Jackson
Photos by the writer except where noted.
Reported by Gene Skoropowski, Managing Director, Capitol Corridor
Americans won’t ride trains? Are you sitting down? If any evidence to the contrary is needed, just use these California statistics. If the “auto capital of the world” is attracting this kind of intercity passenger market, the naysayers for rail investment can indeed be effectively countered with these actual statistics.
NOTE: Information about the day’s schedule is posted on the Event post.
Dear RailPAC members and friends,
Amtrak is sponsoring National Train Day on May 10. This is a great opportunity to spread the word about RailPAC and the need for more passenger rail service.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RAIL COMMITTEE
March 27, 2008, Fresno
Meeting Report by Russ Jackson
and Bruce Jenkins
Photos by Russ Jackson
What a day it was! The trip to SJVRC meetings on a San Joaquin train is always a treat, and today was no exception. Train 712 was on time to Fresno, which always is a bonus, but what was really exciting was finding a rolling snack cart going through the train with an attendant selling drinks and snacks.
A Report from Fresno on “Collaboration”
By Bill Kerby, RailPAC Treasurer
In a five step plan, AMTRAK and Caltrans on March 27th presented results to the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee (SJVRC) of a performance enhancement initiative that began in mid-2007.
Report and photos by Marcia Johnston, RailPAC Sacramento Director
Ceremonial cake created by Toni Tidman, CC Rider, in honor of Bob.
From the CCJPA. For a full report of each train’s on time performance, go to www.capitolcorridor.org
The February 2008 statistics show a continued upward trend in the growth of Capitol Corridor’s ridership and revenue.
Special report from Ed von Nordeck
Starting April 12, each Saturday and Sunday through May 4, Bridge work, north of Oceanside, along with replacement of street crossings will see cut back of Amtrak and Metrolink service.
