Year: 2008
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...
Russ JacksonMarch 19, 2008
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...
Russ JacksonMarch 14, 2008
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....
Russ JacksonMarch 14, 2008
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...
Russ JacksonMarch 12, 2008
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...
Noel BraymerMarch 8, 2008
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...
Russ JacksonMarch 5, 2008
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...
Russ JacksonMarch 5, 2008
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...
Russ JacksonMarch 5, 2008
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...
Noel BraymerMarch 5, 2008
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...
Russ JacksonFebruary 24, 2008