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.
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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!
Decades in the making, the Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission was officially born last week with hopes to have a formal partnership with Metra (which currently stops in Kenosha).
Better than Amtrak? New 'MARK' commission aims to provide Milwaukee-to-Chicago rail alternative
CBS 58 is your local source for the Milwaukee news, Milwaukee weather, and Milwaukee sports.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Decades in the making, the Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission was officially born last week with hopes to have a formal partnership with Metra (which currently stops in Kenosha).
Things happen fast in the City of Brotherly Love. While the union still needs to vote to ratify the contract, a deal on a new two-year contract has been reached between SEPTA and Local 234.
SEPTA, transport workers union reach new contract to avoid strike
TWU Local 234 credits Gov. Josh Shapiro with keeping negotiations alive on the tentative two-year deal.
www.phillyvoice.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Things happen fast in the City of Brotherly Love. While the union still needs to vote to ratify the contract, a deal on a new two-year contract has been reached between SEPTA and Local 234.
Officials in Maryland are helping out their northeast neighbors and sending over ten MARC cars to help ease problems caused by the ongoing work on the Silverliner fleet.
SEPTA receives MARC cars to ease Regional Rail disruptions, but a supply shortage is delaying Silverliner repairs
Service should 'gradually improve,' the transit authority says. It is awaiting a shipment of wire needed to add thermal sensors to some trains.
www.phillyvoice.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Officials in Maryland are helping out their northeast neighbors and sending over ten MARC cars to help ease problems caused by the ongoing work on the Silverliner fleet.
For our friends in the Big Saguaro - Valley Metro is looking for public input on the planned I-10 West extension and have a number of meetings coming up before the final report lands on the desks of the City Council.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
For our friends in the Big Saguaro - Valley Metro is looking for public input on the planned I-10 West extension and have a number of meetings coming up before the final report lands on the desks of the City Council.
www.valleymetro.org/...
www.valleymetro.org/...
Without a contract for the last month, over 5,000 rail and bus workers represented by the TWU are ready to walk "at any time".
Union says strike against SEPTA is ‘imminent’ - Trains
PHILADELPHIA — A strike by the union representing Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority rail transit and bus operators is imminent, the leader of that union said on Friday.
The Transport Workers Union of America said in a press release that SEPTA has refused to negotiate on quality-of-life issues for members of TWU Local 234, and that the union is prepared to strike
www.trains.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Without a contract for the last month, over 5,000 rail and bus workers represented by the TWU are ready to walk "at any time".
Amtrak's pre-launch ridership estimate was for around 71k in the first year in operation. The Mardi Gras is on pace to more than double that.
‘Party time on that train’: Officials seek more Amtrak Mardi Gras train data as ridership surges - al.com
Tourism leaders want demographic information to guide future decisions after learning the ridership of the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is far outpacing initial expectations.
www.al.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Amtrak's pre-launch ridership estimate was for around 71k in the first year in operation. The Mardi Gras is on pace to more than double that.
Discover the inside story of the recent Michigan train incident on Thanksgiving night. Our Director of Community Engagement & Organizing shares firsthand details and pressing questions for those in charge.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Discover the inside story of the recent Michigan train incident on Thanksgiving night. Our Director of Community Engagement & Organizing shares firsthand details and pressing questions for those in charge.
For more: www.railpassengers.o...
For more: www.railpassengers.o...
It's a little cold out there these days, especially in Michigan (you'll see). We are covering the Amtrak Board meeting, the results of a ridership survey, and all the news that's fit to print from around the country. See you onboard.
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www.railpassengers.o... #HotlineFriday
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It's a little cold out there these days, especially in Michigan (you'll see). We are covering the Amtrak Board meeting, the results of a ridership survey, and all the news that's fit to print from around the country. See you onboard.
www.railpassengers.o... #HotlineFriday
www.railpassengers.o... #HotlineFriday
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation held its first of three public meetings this week to gather input on potential expansion and station upgrades.
Residents weigh in on expansion, improvements to RI train service | ABC6
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is mulling big additions to state train service and is seeking public input on the matter.
www.abc6.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation held its first of three public meetings this week to gather input on potential expansion and station upgrades.
Trained opera singer, folk guitarist, and beloved conductor. "I'll retire when it stops being fun!"
Celebrating 60 Years on the Rails: Legendary Amtrak Conductor Lenny Walker Marks 80th Birthday
Celebrating 60 Years on the Rails
www.einpresswire.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Trained opera singer, folk guitarist, and beloved conductor. "I'll retire when it stops being fun!"
The Long Bridge Project - a key initiative under Transforming Rail in Virginia - starts full construction on January 12th and extending through 2030, and temporary service adjustments will be implemented for Amtrak, VRE, and CSX.
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VPRA announces service changes for Long Bridge Project construction | AJOT.COM
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced plans for passenger rail service changes to accommodate the Long Bridge Project.
www.ajot.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The Long Bridge Project - a key initiative under Transforming Rail in Virginia - starts full construction on January 12th and extending through 2030, and temporary service adjustments will be implemented for Amtrak, VRE, and CSX.
For more:
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Citylab's Benton Graham travels from Dallas to Houston and takes a deep dive into the Lone Star State's passenger rail history and its frustrating "you can't get there from here" present.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Citylab's Benton Graham travels from Dallas to Houston and takes a deep dive into the Lone Star State's passenger rail history and its frustrating "you can't get there from here" present.
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Amtrak and NS's "Toys For Tots" holiday train will be rolling through New York State on December 13th.
Norfolk Southern and Amtrak team up with Toys for Tots for holiday train in New York - Trains
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Norfolk Southern, Amtrak, and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation will team up on Dec. 13 for the 26th run of their Holiday Train over the former Delaware & Hudson between Binghamton and Delanson, N.Y.
Since its inception, the Holiday Train partnership has collected hundreds of thousands of toys and brought holiday cheer to countless families
www.trains.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Amtrak and NS's "Toys For Tots" holiday train will be rolling through New York State on December 13th.
It's officially the holiday season
Christmas tree lighting held at Union Station | FOX 5 DC
It's the happiest time of the year at Union Station! FOX 5's Marissa Mitchell was live for the annual Christmas tree lighting at one of D.C.'s biggest transportation centers.
www.fox5dc.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It's officially the holiday season
We sent out a ridership survey to a number of our members & supporters last month - and our President + CEO Jim Mathews took the time to sort through over 1000 responses.
Read his thoughts here: www.railpassengers.o...
Read his thoughts here: www.railpassengers.o...
December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We sent out a ridership survey to a number of our members & supporters last month - and our President + CEO Jim Mathews took the time to sort through over 1000 responses.
Read his thoughts here: www.railpassengers.o...
Read his thoughts here: www.railpassengers.o...
Suspended since July due to a 6-foot deep and near 200-foot long trackside sinkhole, Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited service between Boston and Albany/Rensselaer has now been reinstated (a month earlier than originally planned).
Amtrak restores train service to Lake Shore Limited route
Progressive Railroading Daily News
www.progressiverailroading.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Suspended since July due to a 6-foot deep and near 200-foot long trackside sinkhole, Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited service between Boston and Albany/Rensselaer has now been reinstated (a month earlier than originally planned).
We cannot thank you enough! Rail Passengers’ GivingTuesday Campaign was a phenomenal success. We are humbled by your generosity.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We cannot thank you enough! Rail Passengers’ GivingTuesday Campaign was a phenomenal success. We are humbled by your generosity.
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Local advocacy at work – directly impacting individuals and communities across the country. Bravo!
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Local advocacy at work – directly impacting individuals and communities across the country. Bravo!
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves.
It’s not about the trains, but the people and communities who benefit from the train service. Donate today to join our GivingTuesday Campaign.
www.railpassengers.o...
It’s not about the trains, but the people and communities who benefit from the train service. Donate today to join our GivingTuesday Campaign.
www.railpassengers.o...
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves.
It’s not about the trains, but the people and communities who benefit from the train service. Donate today to join our GivingTuesday Campaign.
www.railpassengers.o...
It’s not about the trains, but the people and communities who benefit from the train service. Donate today to join our GivingTuesday Campaign.
www.railpassengers.o...
Today, on GivingTuesday, why should you choose Rail Passengers as the recipient of your support? We'll tell you why. People like Joe. Does his story resonate with you? Amtrak is an essential service to many individuals/communities across the country.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Today, on GivingTuesday, why should you choose Rail Passengers as the recipient of your support? We'll tell you why. People like Joe. Does his story resonate with you? Amtrak is an essential service to many individuals/communities across the country.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
Arthur is just one of the reasons why we take our 58-year role as the national voice for passengers so seriously. Our work…YOUR work…is important. Frequent, reliable trains make communities wealthier, safer, more accessible, and more productive.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Arthur is just one of the reasons why we take our 58-year role as the national voice for passengers so seriously. Our work…YOUR work…is important. Frequent, reliable trains make communities wealthier, safer, more accessible, and more productive.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
Next year needs to mark not the end of the Second Rail Revolution, but its expansion. And that’s why we are working so hard across so many fronts to sustain the national commitment to trains that are frequent, reliable, and accessible to every American.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Next year needs to mark not the end of the Second Rail Revolution, but its expansion. And that’s why we are working so hard across so many fronts to sustain the national commitment to trains that are frequent, reliable, and accessible to every American.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
As the ONLY national organization advocating for all rail passengers, we are proud to advocate on behalf of Maureen and the more than 40 million US rail passengers annually.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
As the ONLY national organization advocating for all rail passengers, we are proud to advocate on behalf of Maureen and the more than 40 million US rail passengers annually.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
In case you missed this news from Thanksgiving - our Director of Community Engagement & Organizing Joe Aiello was on train 352, and he will have more to say on what happen in the next couple of days.
107 passengers safely evacuated from stranded Amtrak train near Marshall
Over a hundred passengers were safely evacuated from an Amtrak train on Thanksgiving night after it lost engine power due to severe winter weather near the city of Marshall.
www.fox17online.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In case you missed this news from Thanksgiving - our Director of Community Engagement & Organizing Joe Aiello was on train 352, and he will have more to say on what happen in the next couple of days.
Everyone deserves access to a passenger rail network that fits their needs, and we are working every day to make sure that their voices are heard.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Everyone deserves access to a passenger rail network that fits their needs, and we are working every day to make sure that their voices are heard.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...