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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 12d

The new train sets are almost halfway to the east coast for testing. AAWA's fundraiser is almost halfway to our goal. Who will get there first? Donate now at aawa.us/support/

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 13d

Next stop: Philly!
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 26d

You are invited to join us to create better rail connectivity throughout the region.
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/

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Charlie Hamilton @chas.us · Oct 5

Looking to connect people? Mark Twain: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Rail travel benefits the economy, environment, & equity, & is supported by liberals and conservatives. Donate to @aawa.us at www.aawa.us/support/ & @allaboardnw.org at allaboardnw.org/support/

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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · Oct 4

Federal momentum for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor.

U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.

www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...

Sheehy bill could boost rail passenger service through Bozeman

If the route enters service within the BSPRA's proposed five-year timeline, a 2,300-mile rail service could connect passengers from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest by end of 2030.

www.fairfieldsuntimes.com

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Oct 3

You can still connect between Amtrak and transit in western Washington during the #WeekWithoutDriving. See the All Aboard Washington website at aawa.us/week-without... for details for 20 cities.

Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Oct 3

A rail advocate is anyone who wants to improve passenger rail and is willing to talk to other people including elected officials about jmproving passenger trains. Attend the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, and learn how you can be a more effective passenger rail advocate. aawa.us/news/posts/r...

Rail Advocates Mobilize for Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, Oct. 15–16 in Portland

Rail advocates from All Aboard Northwest, AORTA, and All Aboard Washington are encouraging members, allies, and community leaders to participate in the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, October 15–16 at ...

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 30

Please make a recurring or one-time donation online at www.aawa.us/support/, or mail your check to All Aboard Washington, P.O. Box 70381, Seattle, WA 98127-0381.

Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA

www.aawa.us

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 30

Our current revenues and cash accounts are not expected to cover our expenses to the end of this year. A generous donor has offered to match all donations received by December 31, 2025, up to a maximum of $7,000.

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 30

We urgently need to raise funds to pay for the cost of maintaining our communications and administrative infrastructure, dialogue with our legislators, and community organizing activities, all in the interest of promoting passenger rail as a means of better public transportation.

Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 29

Imagine your life without driving. We are joining organizations across Washington State to celebrate the #WeekWithoutDriving! Will you be participating by #AmtrakCascades or #SounderRail ? Check out our guide to rail and transit connections at www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!

Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025

www.aawa.us

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 28

The #WeekWithoutDriving starts tomorrow! Will you be participating by @AmtrakCascades.wsdot.gov or #SounderRail ? Check out the handy guide to rail and transit connectiions www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!

Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025

www.aawa.us

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 26

@aawa.us is encouraging individuals and elected officials to spend the week from Sep 29 – Oct 5 without using cars. To help plan car-free trips, AAWA has created a website at aawa.us/week-without... detailing how to connect between local transit and 20 Amtrak and commuter rail stations.

Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 25

'[AAWA''s Gary] Wirt…reviewed the history of passenger rail in WA, studies of regional and long-distance passenger rail demand and needs, and potential future funding.…Nearly all members of the public…agreed with Wirt and asked for passenger rail to be part of CAWG’s considerations." arr.as/cawg

State planning group: Yakima could be part of long-term airport solution

At a recent Union Gap meeting, Washington’s Commercial Aviation Work Group discussed Yakima Air Terminal’s potential role in easing airport overcrowding across the state.

www.yakimaherald.com

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 20

Join us in Portland October 15-17 for the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, where passenger and freight rail leaders and elected officials will discuss opportunities to improve the shared rail system that spans the Greater Northwest. Details at nwsummit.org. Register now to attend in person or online.

Home

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Sep 16

@aawa.us is pleased to participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving this year. We'll shortly be posting some suggestions about how you can make connections between 21 Washington state passenger rail stations and local transit. Stay tuned!

A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · Sep 16

Really excited about how many groups across Washington State are hosting #WeekWithoutDriving activities this year.

@spokanereimagined.org is building 29 bus benches, partnering with local artists to decorate them, and installing them across the city!

Read more:

How Would You Get Around If You Couldn't Drive Yourself? - Disability Rights Washington

Washington State, September 29 to October 5, 2025 -- Imagine your life without driving. Could you navigate your daily routines, reach your workplace, doctor's office, or connect with loved ones? This ...

disabilityrightswa.org

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Aug 4

Join us next Saturday, August 9, at noon!

All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!

We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.

AAWA Picnic, August 2025

www.aawa.us

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Jul 22

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Jul 22

The first Siemens Airo loco has left the factory in Sacramento. Next stop is testing in Pueblo, followed by testing on the NEC, then service on the Cascades.

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Jul 6

With your help, AAWA had another successful matching fundraiser. Please continue to donate at www.aawa.us/support/ and keep us on track!

Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA

www.aawa.us

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Grow Trains @growtrains.org · Jul 5

"The US transportation system has all the balance of a two-legged stool. Adding passenger rail doesn't just add an option, it adds stability" @lakeshorerail.bsky.social

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Jun 30

This is the final day for your donation to AAWA to be matched. Donate now! www.aawa.us/support/

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Jun 29

AAWA and other nw rail advocates participated in a briefing from Abe Zumwalt of David Evans and Assoc. on June 27 to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority regarding their Corridor ID work for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor. www.aawa.us/news/posts/b...

BSPRA DEA Presentation

AAWA and other northwest rail advocates participated in a briefing from Abe Zumwalt of David Evans and Associates on Friday, June 27 to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the Big Sky Passeng...

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · Jun 28

The collapse of a progressive transportation package in Oregon (and the very mediocre package that passed in WA) suggests to me that Democrats need to come up with a coherent transportation policy consensus beyond "do everything."

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Jun 24

South Dakota passenger rail advocates launch “Train Trek” presentations www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/06/24/s...

South Dakota passenger rail advocates launch “Train Trek” presentations

Advocates pushing for passenger rail service in South Dakota are traveling across the state to meet with interested parties and help others express their interest.

www.dakotanewsnow.com

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