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Amtrak, the states, and the future of the short distance trains
MinnARP President’s Column; Commentary by Andrew Selden NOTE: Mr. Selden has been a frequent speaker at RailPAC Conferences The long, suffocating death-grip that Amtrak has had over America’s intercity passenger rail service for the last 40 years may be starting to come undone. The agent of change driving this potential revolution is frustration among the…
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Fresno: Future High Speed Rail City
Photos and Story by Noel T. Braymer Recently I went to visit Fresno for the first time. I have been on the train going through Fresno many times. I have also stopped in Fresno a few times. I even went to Fresno for a RailPAC meeting several years ago. But I’ve never really visited Fresno.…
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The Southwest Chief: a “Rose-y” mid-summer update
Report and Commentary by Russ Jackson, RailPAC Opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RailPAC Board Here it is mid-summer, 2014, and no final decisions have been made about the future of Amtrak’s Southwest Chief; whether it will continue to run on its historic route west of Newton, Kansas…
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Complete the Santa Cruz Passenger Rail Study Survey
Your ideas are important! The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) is analyzing the feasibility of passenger rail transit service along the 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Complete an Online Survey on “Passenger Rail Goals & Scenarios”. Your feedback will guide station, service scenario, and ridership analysis. Ensure the passenger rail study reflects everyone in…
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SLO Rail Supporters Social Evening
Save the date! Wednesday – August 13, 2014 6:30 – 8:30 PM Meet local elected representatives including SLO Mayor and the Chair and Vice Chair of LOSSAN Light refreshments Donation minimum $10 RSVP essential to Paul Dyson
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Annual Steel Wheels Conference
Saturday – November 15th 10:30 – 3:30 PM | Doors open at 10:00 California State Railroad Museum Auditorium, Sacramento Register Today Members: $35 / Non-members: $45 There’s still time to register for Steel Wheels in Sacramento, your chance to meet and question railroad officials and advocates and to learn about the state of the passenger…
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Friday’s problems on the San Joaquins and Amateur Hour with the Bus Connections at Bakersfield.
Story and Photos by Noel T. Braymer I have known for years that July and August are the busiest months for Amtrak California. Having had 2 trips on Amtrak on Fridays this month I’ve learned that Fridays and Sundays are the busiest days on Amtrak in California. Unfortunately when there is a problem on the…
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We Need More Connections to California High Speed Rail
By Noel T. Braymer It is looking more likely with secure funding from Cap and Trade money that the first 300 miles of High Speed Rail will be running between Burbank and Merced in the next 8-10 years.The High Speed Rail Authority is planning to finish 800 miles in California in about 16 years. However…