Year: 2010
Connectivity Works for High Speed Rail Too
Commentary by Paul Dyson Our RailPAC/NARP meeting in Las Vegas last December revealed one important nugget. Guest speaker, Desert Xpress (“DX”) CEO Tom...
Jarrod DellaChiesaFebruary 9, 2010
Renew Your Membership by Credit Card
Did you know that you can renew your RailPAC membership by credit card? Yes, it’s true! You can renew (or become a new...
Jarrod DellaChiesaFebruary 7, 2010
Amtrak’s Fleet Strategy Plan
Today Amtrak released the Fleet Strategy Plan they promised was coming. You can download the report here: Amtrak Fleet Strategy – Feb 2010...
Jarrod DellaChiesaFebruary 4, 2010
RailPAC to CHSRA: Provide Value from 1st Investments
We supported Proposition 1A and welcome the recently announced small down payment for High Speed Rail from the federal government. We are, however,...
Jarrod DellaChiesaFebruary 4, 2010
YouTube link to Gene Skoropowski’s October 24, 2009 Speech
Part 1 of three parts of edited highlights of a great presentation
Noel BraymerFebruary 1, 2010
Trip Report: To “Sacramento Rails” on the Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited
Report and PHOTOS by Russ Jackson Yes, I know those trains don’t go to Sacramento, but on January 13 we boarded Texas Eagle...
Russ JacksonFebruary 1, 2010
Sacramento Rails: Presentation Files
As promised, we are providing the PowerPoint presentations presented on January 16th. PDF Files of the Presentations: ACE CCJPA – 10 Year Vision...
Jarrod DellaChiesaJanuary 31, 2010
Increase Your Community’s Awareness of Local Stations
Reported by Jarrod DellaChiesa, RailPAC Director In 2009, 29,976 passengers traveled to and from the Hayward station. It is always surprising how few...
Jarrod DellaChiesaJanuary 31, 2010
Response to White House HSR Awards
Commentary by Paul Dyson $2.25 Billion for California High Speed Rail. Too little to make even the smallest impact, and relies on California...
Russ JacksonJanuary 28, 2010
High Speed and Commuter Rail Electrification: Is Catenary Height an Issue?
Commentary by Paul Dyson As we contemplate construction of High Speed Rail and electrification of existing routes we need to ask if catenary...
Russ JacksonJanuary 26, 2010