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February Capitol Corridor statistics
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. — even factoring in that there was an extra day in the month, and in comparison to low ridership and poor…
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Amtrak and Metrolink maintenance work north of Oceanside will delay weekend trains until May
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. Metrolink will operate between Laguna Niguel and Los Angeles. Bus service provided for points south of Laguna Niguel. Amtrak…
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Letter from Senator Feinstein re Amtrak and the Coast Starlight
This letter was received by RailPAC Sacramento Director, Marcia Johnston, in reply to her inquiry of the Senator about needs for Amtrak survival. It is apparent that the Senator needs educating on the subject, and the principal reason is her statement we have highlighted in bold. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:25…
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RailPAC followup letter to Amtrak about Coast Starlight resumption
RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA 1017 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 March 10, 2008 Mr. Alex Kummant President and CEO National Railroad Passenger Corporation 60 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 COAST STARLIGHT CONTINUED TRUNCATION Dear Mr. Kummant: I have reviewed Amtrak’s statements about the suspension and truncation of the Coast Starlight and the lack…
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What’s the Holdup on the Sprinter?
By Noel T. Braymer The PUC gave approval to start service for the Sprinter two days before the March 9th start up The DMU Light Rail Service between Escondido and Oceanside is now scheduled to start service on March 9th. The North County Transit District last year had hoped to start service on December 16;…
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RailPAC Participates! Dyson and Dukakis in Santa Barbara
“COAST,” the COALITION FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION Meeting Report for March 1, 2008, in Santa Barbara COAST is a Santa Barbara County regional organization promoting environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable transportation and reduced dependency on automobiles. The following report is from the COAST newsletter. RailPAC Director, Dennis Story, (shown with Gov. Dukakis) is a COAST member…
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TAMC Rail Policy February Meeting
Reported by Chris Flescher, RailPAC Associate Director, Salinas The TAMC Rail Policy Committee met on 2-25-08 For the Caltrain extension to Salinas, the capital budget is fully funded through phases 1 and 2. There is some funding for some of the needed ROW purchases and funding for some of the needed construction. TAMC is applying…
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RailPAC’s Dyson writes Amtrak IG re Deely letter
28 February, 2008 Mr. Fred Weiderhold, Jr Inspector General NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION P.O. Box 76654 Washington, DC 20013 6654 Via FAX to 215 XXX-XXXX CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN RAILPAC AND AMTRAK RE-COAST STARLIGHT SUSPENSION – CLAIM THAT LETTER FROM J. DEELY IS FAKE – REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION Dear Mr. Weiderhold: Our organization, Rail Passenger Association of…
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California High Speed Rail Might Be On The Ballot This November
Editorial by Noel T. Braymer On this year’s November ballot if the governor doesn’t postponed it again, will be a bond issue for 9.95 billion dollars from the California High Speed Rail Authority. This money will go towards building a start up High Speed Rail (HSR) service between Anaheim and San Francisco. The assumption is…
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RailPAC Co-sponsors “INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL DAY”
Report and Commentary by Russ Jackson. Photos by Russ Jackson and Ken Miller (New photos added 3/1) Thursday, February 21, was “Intercity Passenger Rail Day” in Sacramento. Distinguished rail leaders from around the state of California met to discuss the benefits and future of the four state rail corridors, LOSSAN (San Diego-Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo),…