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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. www.railpassengers.org

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · Jan 17

Putting together the "who's who" of the advocacy world. If you know of a state/regional account that we should add, let us know! Let's make our voice heard together!

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 5h

Buffalo's LaSalle Crossing project will deliver 465 mixed-income homes, retail, green space, and a new station entrance integrated into a six-story building - advancing equitable, transit-oriented development in Western New York.

http://railpax.org/alEW50XboEN

NY: City chooses developer for LaSalle Metro station properties

A Long Island development firm has been picked to redevelop the LaSalle Metro Rail station and 11 acres of surrounding land, after initially proposing a $191 million transformation...

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 7h

Amtrak will hold its annual public board meeting on Dec. 4th in NOLA

For more: http://railpax.org/CsOx50Xbht5

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ICYMI: Missouri’s Highways and Transportation Commission, the governing body that oversees the work done by MoDOT, announced at a meeting on Oct. 1st that the River Runner is getting a 3rd STL to KC roundtrip.

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Transportation Meeting Hails Third Amtrak Train For 2026

Missouri’s Highways and Transportation Commission entertained a packed meeting on Oct. 1 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Commission members reserved time for feedback on transportation issues in Kirkwood.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 1d

Could passenger rail come to the Ratchet City for the first time since 1969? City officials certainly think so.

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All Aboard: Amtrak could be headed to Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Planes, trains and automobiles are the three main modes of transportation across the United States. For the past 56 years, Shreveport/Bossier City residents have only been able

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 4d

During last week's RailNation conference in San Antonio, Rail Passengers President + CEO Jim Mathews sat down with Amtrak President Roger Harris for a wide-ranging & candid conversation.

To read Jim's thoughts, plus watch a video of the chat, click here: http://railpax.org/HQvB50Xa4fp

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 4d

The Trump Administration’s freeze of federal funds for rail projects in Democratic-led cities and states continued this week, increasing uncertainty for the contractors, workers, and transit agencies.

For more: http://railpax.org/Xs1V50Xa3V5

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 5d

We are back after an outstanding trip to San Antonio! FRA has a new frontman, USDOT holds up more project funds, trains & transit are safe, and our boss sits down with Amtrak's boss. All that and more!

Happy #HotlineFriday: http://railpax.org/GNrY50Xa50g

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 5d

Dismissed in August by the Trump Administration, after being appointed by that same leadership in 2021, former STB Chair Robert Primus is taking to the courts to remain on the independent committee

For more: http://railpax.org/jeBn50X9Y79

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

Separately, in the administration’s first 200 days, only two of 98 Senate-confirmed appointees to the most senior jobs in government were Black.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 5d

Anyone who has even traveled on the Downeaster to and from Portland, ME knows all too well of the lost travel time due to the pull forward/back out/reverse/around the bend moves the train needs to get to the station. That could be changing...

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Portland considering new location for Amtrak Downeaster station

The project would bring the station closer to the CSX mainline.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 5d

The Senate has confirmed former CEO of Pan Am Railway David Fink as the new head of the FRA - taking 45 years of experience and stepping in at a pivotal moment for train service across the US.

http://railpax.org/x9FU50X9kAs

U.S. Senate confirms David Fink as next FRA administrator

Fink has more than 45 years of experience in the transportation industry and leadership, including stops at General Motors and Pan Am Railway.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 6d

Clean (YAY!), but delayed (OH COME ON!) trains out of Chicago this week.

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News photos: Amtrak cleans up in Chicago - Trains

CHICAGO — Amtrak’s Chicago train wash is now active, as evidenced by the cars and locomotive of the company’s New York-Chicago Cardinal, seen here backing into the facility after its run on Monday, Oct. 6. The Cardinal emerged sparkling from its 2-mph splash, though a departing Metra train prevented photos of the result. The trainset [...]Read More...

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 6d

We have to agree - building a new fleet of passenger rail cars in a $220M high-tech facility is pretty damn cool

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Passenger rail cars built in Davidson County on 'Coolest Thing Made in NC' list

Passenger rail cars built in Lexington made the 2025 list of the "Coolest Thing Made in NC." The rai...

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 6d

33 years & 100 million riders. Congrats to our friends at VRE for crossing this historic milestone. Here's to the next 100M.

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Virginia Railway Express Reaches 100 Million Rider Milestone

Since Virginia Railway Express began operating in 1992, it has served 100 million riders.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 7d

Last Thursday, we covered the news that the Trump Adminstation was withholding federal funds from NYC for two critical projects - now Chicago is under the same spotlight.

http://railpax.org/Ulcu50X8HwU

President Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, affecting CTA Red Line extension

White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 7d

“How can we re-rail Texas?” - Caroline Mays, TxDOT

San Antonio Express-News' Richard Webner stopped by RailNation on Saturday to check out the conference and hear from some of the biggest passenger rail advocates in the US.

Read more: http://railpax.org/3LEZ50X8H0A

'Huge opportunity': Transit leaders keep up push for S.A-to-Austin rail

Advocates say they are optimistic about growth in Texas's passenger rail system, even with limited support from the Texas Legislature.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 7d

Attention Brewers fans! Heading to Chicago this morning for Game 3?

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Amtrak train will turn into 'Brewers Express' to transport fans for Game 3 of NLDS series

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Game 3 of the NLDS series between the Brewers and Cubs will take place in Chicago Wednesday, Oct. 8, and there's a way to get to Wrigley Field without dealing with traffic. Amtrak

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 12d

See ya next week!

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 13d

These projects are not political bargaining chips - they some of the largest public works projects in the country, lifelines for millions of commuters, and essential to the economic vitality of the region.

http://railpax.org/vQ2l50X5Eiy

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 14d

After hearing from over 1,300 riders, advocates, and officials, the New York MTA is revising its proposed fare changes, including the weekly fare cap lowered to $35 for tap-and-ride users and unlimited rides after 12 paid trips in 7 days.

http://railpax.org/BTSs50X4m9A

New York MTA Announce Fare Change Modifications

The changes are being proposed following an extensive public comment period in which 1,378 comments were submitted from customers, advocates, and elected officials across the service area.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 15d

What are you listening to these days?

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 15d

Key changes include:

- Reduced Miami - Orlando frequency (every 2 hours)
- Increased Miami - West Palm Beach service (18 daily round trips)
- Variable train lengths based on route demand
- Fixed peak/off-peak pricing in South Florida

For more: www.trains.com/pro/passenge...

Brightline revamps schedules, pricing, and train length - Trains

MIAMI — Beginning Oct. 6, Brightline is making sweeping changes that adjust schedules, capacity, and pricing to capture ridership and revenue for both its Miami-West Palm Beach and South Florida-Orlan...

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 15d

For more from Rail Passengers VP of Government Affairs Sean Jeans-Gail, clic here: http://railpax.org/jt7b50X3Oxm

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 16d

Amtrak and Canadian National have asked the Surface Transportation Board to extend the filing deadline in their ongoing contract dispute til November 10th.

For more: http://railpax.org/1i4B50X3NMU

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 17d

What's your favorite Amtrak route to go leaf peeping?

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 18d

Calling all stamp collectors and fans of international rail…

Royal Mail: New stamps celebrate Britain's railway system released

Royal Mail has announced a set of new stamps to celebrate the heritage of the UK's railway system.

www.bbc.co.uk

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