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Year: 2006

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Reports

RailPAC October 7 General Meeting Report

Meeting notes by Noel Braymer Over 30 people, including many old friends attended the October 7th meeting at the Rail Restaurant in Fullerton...

Reports

Monterey TAMC October Meeting

Reported by Chris Flescher, RailPAC Associate Director — The detailed study report of the Caltrain extension (alternatives analysis) was printed out and brought...

Reports

Capitol Corridor now has 16 weekday round trips

RailPAC Sacramento Director, Marcia Johnston, reports: “I attended the Capitol Corridor Service Expansion Event on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 8:15 a.m. at...

[Commentary]

Who is “killing” Amtrak?

By Noel T. Braymer, Editor, Western Rail Passenger Review — Most of what is being said about the new Amtrak President Alexander Kummant...

Issues

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...

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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...

Reports

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...

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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...

[Commentary]

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,...

[Commentary]

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...