Rail Passengers Association
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We are the oldest & largest national advocacy non-profit serving as a voice for the more than 40 million rail passengers in the U.S.
Washington, DC
Joined December 2015
We are sure that most of you have seen this. We won't comment on the politics, just the subject. Hopefully, she will remember the trip - not just for her needs during the shutdown, but for millions around the country who have no other option. https://t.co/IxaAnzfbkf
usatoday.com
As many as 20% of flights could be canceled if the government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week.
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From July 2024 to July 2025, five incidents involving stationary-looking railcars or locomotives unexpectedly rolling resulted in serious injuries or fatalities - prompting the NTSB to issue this alert. https://t.co/KpXUsx1OYQ
progressiverailroading.com
Progressive Railroading Daily News
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ICYMI: VP of Gov't Affairs + Policy Sean Jeans-Gail gives some insight on the news that Amtrak is planning to sell and scrap Budd made Amfleet coaches and cafes. For more: https://t.co/AdOQ6MEAt6
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Help us fight for more funding and better service to those who need it the most. If Amtrak were ever gutted - over 200 communities would lose their only mode of public transportation.
Due to flight delays and cancellations, I took the Amtrak train from DC to Georgia. The sweetest people run the train. And the morning views of my north Georgia mountains made me smile and warmed my heart.
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It's nearly ski season in the front range. https://t.co/W9BsTYNVIw
9news.com
The rail route taken by the Winter Park Express is the first leg of a state-proposed passenger rail line that would eventually run from Denver to Craig.
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Happy #HotlineFriday Our Boss is traveling the East Coast celebrating the building of "big things", Senate Commerce holds an STB hearing and zeros in on the UP/NS merger talks, Amtrak's latest RFI, plus all that's fit to print. See you onboard! https://t.co/8HJ31aeHe3
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The San Francisco Municipal Railway bids a fond and respectful goodbye to a fleet that served the city for three decades: the Italian made Breda LRV2 and LRV3 light rail vehicles. https://t.co/xiNmHgW1vs
railfan.com
The LRV2 and LRV3s are being retired and the last one is expected to run on November 12.
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Update: After Flixbus's plans to close the Chicago station, the Mayor's office will purchase and upgrade the city’s only intercity bus terminal! For more:
blockclubchicago.org
Ald. Bill Conway said he discovered a $50 million line item for the station in tax-increment financing reports. The Mayor's Office confirmed the city intends to use the money to buy and rehab the...
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Part of a larger statewide initiative, NJ Transit has successfully completed extensive exterior renovations at Mahwah Station, which include safety and structural integrity improvements. https://t.co/2PZ0F1Zlss
progressiverailroading.com
Progressive Railroading Daily News
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While last month's celebrations for the opening of DART's Silver Line have since died down, a number of cities are looking at ways to end service completely. https://t.co/e9tGEG3qyR
cbsnews.com
By the end of this week, as many as four North Texas cities could be on their way to withdrawing from decades of bus and rail service provided by DART.
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The FRA funded, $705M project in Northeast DC will be a major upgrade to the current Ivy City Yard to prepare for Amtrak's new Airo fleet. https://t.co/3qKDUbRch2
nbcwashington.com
Major construction is beginning on a new maintenance facility at Amtrak’s Ivy City Rail Yard in D.C. News4’s Juliana Valencia explains what it means for riders.
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to conduct a "rigorous and comprehensive" review of the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. For more: https://t.co/rieGqOaVyS 2/2
supplychain247.com
Late last week, a bipartisan Senate duo—John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)—penned a letter to leadership at the Surface Transportation Board (STB), including STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs,...
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The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has been handed a letter written by Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) - and backed up by 16 of their colleagues - 1/2
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At a press conference on August 12th, 1986, President Ronald Reagan famously said: "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I’m from the government and I’m here to help.'"
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A fall update, just in time to keep track of holiday travel plans. Check them out: https://t.co/EhPgtPbyCb
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The I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio is going to be under construction for the next 8 years - causing more traffic and headaches - which is why plans for passenger rail between the two cities is once again gaining momentum. https://t.co/IfTfrNu9Kt
mysanantonio.com
Texas officials say a passenger rail could come before I-35 construction wraps up.
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Looking for a fall getaway? Each of these cities is accessible by rail. https://t.co/U1Akdf3SMA
columbiaspectator.com
Fall break is coming up—the perfect excuse to trade crowded subway cars for a scenic train getaway.
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ICYMI: VP of Gov't Affairs Sean Jeans-Gail wrote a briefing on the news that broke last week of a rift between the MTA and Amtrak over the Penn Access Project For more:
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AORTA (Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates) VP for Eastern Oregon Matt Krabacher will be giving a presentation this Saturday on the restoration of Amtrak's Pioneer service. More info:
bakercityherald.com
Matt Krabacher, an advocate for returning passenger rail service to Eastern Oregon, will give a talk on Nov. 8 at the Baker County Library.
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After being suspended since May while the Connecticut DOT worked on the new Windsor Locks station, the Hartford Line is now back to full service. https://t.co/p3Bz696eDs
trains.com
HARTFORD, Conn. — Full Amtrak and CTRail service on the Hartford Line will resume between Hartford and Springfield, Mass., on Saturday (Nov. 1), following the completion of track projects that led to...
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