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Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus

Amtrak Coast Starlight arriving in Santa Barbara

RailPAC Mission

The RailPAC’s mission is passenger rail advocacy. RailPAC’s publications are offered in both print and electronic, Steel Wheels is published quarterly while RailPAC’s website, Facebook and Twitter offer current updates.

RailPAC’s regional meetings offer an opportunity to interact with fellow advocates and view presentations by other RailPAC members, agency staff, and legislators

Join us! Renew and Donate!

More memberships increase our strength in presenting the case for passenger rail to policymakers at all levels.


RailPAC’s Key Priorities

  • Preserving and unlocking the potential of the LOSSAN (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Corridor between San Diego – Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo by completing current state of good repairs and double track projects as well as moving forward with line relocation projects and tunnels to avoid threats from sea level rise, beach erosion and wave action.
  • A daily Amtrak Sunset Limited, providing daily through service on the Texas Eagle to Chicago.
  • A compete re-fleeting of Amtrak, including new Bi-Level equipment, is critical. RailPAC will work with California and Nevada legislators and congressional leaders to stress the need to appropriate capital funds each fiscal year to complete a full replacement of Amtrak’s aging equipment.  
  • California High Speed Rail: A focus on completing the Interim Operating Segment, Merced – Bakersfield and utilizing resources and programs in the recently passed Infrastructure Bill to begin work on the Chowchilla – San Jose line segment.

View our Board of Directors

Steve Roberts, Concord, President

Doug Kerr, Healdsburg, Vice President North

Brian Yanity, Fullerton, Vice President South

James Smith, Los Angeles, Vice President – Long Distance Trains

Marcus Jung, San Francisco, Treasurer

Donald Bing, Moorpark

George Chilson, San Diego

Robert Manning, Palm Springs

Dennis Story, Santa Barbara

Vaughn Wolffe, Pleasanton

Simon Oh, Campbell

Robert Frampton, Pasadena

Noel Braymer, President Emeritus

William Kerby, Sacramento Treasurer, Emeritus

Russ Jackson, Texas, Steel Wheels Editor Emeritus