Rail Passengers Association
@railpassengers.org
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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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
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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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.
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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...
As a 501 (c)(3), we rely on the generosity of others. We'd be honored if you’d participate in our GivingTuesday Campaign by donating today. Your partnership allows us to work for you, your fellow passengers and communities across the country.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
December 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
As a 501 (c)(3), we rely on the generosity of others. We'd be honored if you’d participate in our GivingTuesday Campaign by donating today. Your partnership allows us to work for you, your fellow passengers and communities across the country.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
It’s not about the trains, but the people and communities who benefit from the train service.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
November 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It’s not about the trains, but the people and communities who benefit from the train service.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
Today, on Black Friday, we’re launching our GivingTuesday Campaign that will help the Association keep fighting for passenger rail and transit. Donate today to help us raise $20,000 or more between now and midnight on Tuesday, December 2nd.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Today, on Black Friday, we’re launching our GivingTuesday Campaign that will help the Association keep fighting for passenger rail and transit. Donate today to help us raise $20,000 or more between now and midnight on Tuesday, December 2nd.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
From all of us at Rail Passengers.
November 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
From all of us at Rail Passengers.
In a holiday week edition of "Where in the World is Jim Mathews?" - our President & CEO is in Prague to give the keynote address, and to receive an award, at the global Rail Interiors Show. His presentation is on what passengers say they want, and what they can expect to get.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In a holiday week edition of "Where in the World is Jim Mathews?" - our President & CEO is in Prague to give the keynote address, and to receive an award, at the global Rail Interiors Show. His presentation is on what passengers say they want, and what they can expect to get.
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Happy #HotlineFriday! Short & sweet for the pre-holiday week. We talk about the bargain that Amtrak coach tickets are, we continue with our volunteer program, close to wrapping up the Council election process, and news from around the country.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy #HotlineFriday! Short & sweet for the pre-holiday week. We talk about the bargain that Amtrak coach tickets are, we continue with our volunteer program, close to wrapping up the Council election process, and news from around the country.
www.railpassengers.o...
www.railpassengers.o...
Are you a current Association member? Consider joining our volunteer leadership and make a direct impact on our fight for more trains, to more places, for more people.
Deadline to submit is Midnight Eastern on Dec. 1st.
For more information: railpassengers.org/a...
Deadline to submit is Midnight Eastern on Dec. 1st.
For more information: railpassengers.org/a...
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Are you a current Association member? Consider joining our volunteer leadership and make a direct impact on our fight for more trains, to more places, for more people.
Deadline to submit is Midnight Eastern on Dec. 1st.
For more information: railpassengers.org/a...
Deadline to submit is Midnight Eastern on Dec. 1st.
For more information: railpassengers.org/a...
We have some new fall items available in our fundraising store just in time for the holiday season. Help us continue the fight for more trains, to more people, to more places - and look good doing it.
Shop now: railpassengers.org/s...
Shop now: railpassengers.org/s...
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We have some new fall items available in our fundraising store just in time for the holiday season. Help us continue the fight for more trains, to more people, to more places - and look good doing it.
Shop now: railpassengers.org/s...
Shop now: railpassengers.org/s...
The Association joins in on comments to the STB on the proposed UP/NS merger, the Boss goes live on the air in Ohio, a wrap up of some newsworthy transit updates from around the US, and we kick off a new volunteer program. #HotlineFriday
See you onboard: www.railpassengers.o...
See you onboard: www.railpassengers.o...
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Association joins in on comments to the STB on the proposed UP/NS merger, the Boss goes live on the air in Ohio, a wrap up of some newsworthy transit updates from around the US, and we kick off a new volunteer program. #HotlineFriday
See you onboard: www.railpassengers.o...
See you onboard: www.railpassengers.o...
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
‒ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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: www.railpassengers.o...
For more: www.railpassengers.o...
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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: www.railpassengers.o...
For more: www.railpassengers.o...
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!
www.railpassengers.o...
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!
www.railpassengers.o...
November 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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!
www.railpassengers.o...
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!
www.railpassengers.o...
A fall update, just in time to keep track of holiday travel plans.
Check them out: www.railpassengers.o...
Check them out: www.railpassengers.o...
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A fall update, just in time to keep track of holiday travel plans.
Check them out: www.railpassengers.o...
Check them out: www.railpassengers.o...
So, it’s official and the voting is in: Toledo will be the site for our next RailNation fall conference. #RNTOL
For more on Glass City: http://railpax.org/xTo650XlfcA
For more on Glass City: http://railpax.org/xTo650XlfcA
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
So, it’s official and the voting is in: Toledo will be the site for our next RailNation fall conference. #RNTOL
For more on Glass City: http://railpax.org/xTo650XlfcA
For more on Glass City: http://railpax.org/xTo650XlfcA