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RailPAC submits letter to California Coastal Commission in support of OCTA Emergency Coastal Development Permit for San Clemente track stabilization work
To: California Coastal Commission April 6, 2025 Subject: Support for OCTA Emergency Coastal Development Permit for San Clemente track stabilization work Dear Chair Cummings, Dr. Huckelbridge, and Commissioners: The Rail Passenger Association of California (or RailPAC) an all-volunteer non-profit organization representing the interests of rail passengers in this state since 1978. RailPAC requests that the…
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RailPAC co-authors Governance Reform for Southern California Rail letter
The January 18, 2024 Governance Reform for Southern California Rail letter can be downloaded by clicking here. Authoring organizations:RailPACStreets for AllCalifornians for Electric Rail Co-signing organizations:Surfrider FoundationThe Transit CoalitionMove LACirculate San DiegoRideSDStrong Towns Orange CountyStrong Towns Santa BarbaraRemake Irvine Streets for Everyone (RISE)Natural Resources Defense Council
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RailPAC submits comment letter to Connect SoCal 2024 regional transportation plan
To: Draft Connect SoCal Plan CommentsAttn: Connect SoCal TeamSouthern California Association of Governments900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700Los Angeles, CA 90017 [to be submitted via online form] January 11, 2024 Re: Public comment on Draft Connect SoCal 2024 Dear Connect SoCal, The Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada (RailPAC) is an all-volunteer non-profit passenger rail…
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New video released, “The Pacific Surfliner’s Greatest Threat”
Metamoderism has released an excellent new video on Youtube, “The Pacific Surfliner’s Greatest Threat”, which includes the conceptual San Clemente tunnel illustrations by RailPAC.
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RailPAC supports Metrolink Orange County Maintenance Facility
To: Mayor Farrah N. KhanCity of Irvine1 Civic Center PlazaIrvine, CA 92606Email: [email protected] OCTA Orange County Maintenance Facility teamEmail: [email protected] September 12, 2023 Subject: Metrolink Orange County Maintenance Facility Dear Mayor Khan, Councilmembers and OCTA team, The Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada (RailPAC) is an all-volunteer non-profit passenger rail advocacy group representing the…
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RailPAC sends letter to Chair of Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency
The Honorable Catherine BlakespearCalifornia State Senate, 38th DistrictChair, Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor ResiliencyState Capitol, Room 405Sacramento, CA 95814 July 20, 2023 Subject: Please support the San Clemente inland bypass for the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Dear Senator Blakespear, The Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada (RailPAC) is an all-volunteer non-profit passenger rail advocacy group…
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Steel Wheels 2nd Quarter 2023 issue available online
The 2nd Quarter 2023 of RailPAC’s magazine Steel Wheels can be downloaded by clicking here. In this issue:
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RailPAC submits comment letter on draft 2023 California State Rail Plan
RailPAC’s 68-page comment letter on the draft 2023 California State Rail Plan can be downloaded here. Click here for the Caltrans California State Rail Plan webpage, where the draft 2023 plan can be downloaded.
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It’s time to relocate the Surf Line railroad track inland, and build the San Clemente bypass tunnel
[updated June 6, 2023] By Brian Yanity It is of critical importance to address the land slippage and coastal erosion threatening rail service on the coastal railroad section in San Clemente. This is a transportation emergency that must be taken seriously by local, state and federal stakeholders, both in the near- and long-term. The cost…
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Steel Wheels 3rd Quarter 2022 issue available online
The 3rd Quarter 2022 issue of RailPAC’s quarterly magazine Steel Wheels can be downloaded by clicking here. In this issue: Passenger rail to the Imperial Valley Introducing the ‘Aurora Group’ advocating for Amtrak’s National Network Amtrak Beech Grove National Network shops Passenger train planning- best practices How many tracks do train stations need? Arizona News…