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Year: 2007

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Events

RailPAC Board Meeting

The RailPAC Board of Directors will have a business meeting on Saturday, April 28, in Oakland.

[Commentary]Issues

Funding For Rail Expansion In California – Grade Separation Projects

RailPAC Policy Initiative Grade Separation Funding – RailPAC’s view. RailPAC is concerned that a disproportionate amount of passenger rail funds is spent on...

[Commentary]Issues

LOSSAN and the Coast Route – A Plan for 2008 and Beyond

A policy idea presented for discussion and comment.20th February, 2007 From: Paul Dyson, President, RailPAC. Summary: The current standard of service is unacceptable...

[Commentary]

Mom was right: We get more done when we work together

Commentary by Noel T. Braymer The great success of the combined RailPAC, NARP and The Transit Coalition meeting in Los Angeles on March...

Reports

The UP can fix ’em FAST

See photos of the bridge fire scene in the April Western Rail Passenger Review in the mail NOW. Trains have returned to the...

[Commentary]

Rail PHOTOS of the Month

For April, see FOUR new photos from Roseville, CA, the Los Angeles Gold Line, and Texas! All photos by RailPAC’s Russ Jackson. Amtrak...

Reports

News about the Coast Starlight

RailPAC Directors Bruce Jenkins and Matt Melzer rode Amtrak train 14, the Coast Starlight returning from the RailPAC/NARP meeting in Los Angeles. Here...

Reports

Capitol Corridor JPA March Meeting Report

Capitol Corridor JPA Meeting Report March 21, 2007, Suisun City Hall Reported by Russ Jackson “One track will be open by the end...

Reports

RailPAC/NARP March Conference report 1 (of 5): The Opening Session

The Rail Conference on March 17, 2007, was held in the Los Angeles MTA Building auditorium, sponsored by the Rail Passenger Association of...

Reports

RailPAC/NARP March Conference report 2: Alex Kummant

This report covers the speech and question time of Amtrak President, Alex Kummant. (PHOTO) Mr. Kummant was introduced by RailPAC President, Paul Dyson,...