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For Immediate Release - Statement from Rail Passengers Association President and CEO Jim Mathews on Reports of Mass Firings at Amtrak MORE: www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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As part of a new feasibility study, the Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission is looking for public comment on a 220 mph high-speed corridor between Chicago & St. Louis. The route would be the backbone for a passenger rail network throughout Illinois. s.surveyplanet.com/gd7r2pdc

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POTENTIAL NJ TRANSIT SERVICE DISRUPTION We're monitoring the situation. We will issue a formal statement next week if things come to a head. FOR MORE: www.njtransit.com/railstoppage

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@allaboardohio.org's Beth Russell reminds us all that when advocates, elected officials, and community & business leaders are all on the same page - there isn't much we can't do. Right now, the future of passenger rail in the Buckeye State is looking a little brighter because of it.

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Also... did you know we have a store? www.railpassengers.org/store

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#HotlineFriday! Gulf Coast service gets a festive moniker, the WH DEI & immigration plans could derail billions for rail projects, the Association shares support for the FTA nom, and the latest from around the passenger rail world. We will see you onboard. www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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Let us know your favorites in the comments! #WorldBookDay

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A lot going on this #HotlineFriday - "Free Market Rail" in Texas, a modernization plan from NYU, USDOT takeover of Penn Station reconstruction, and so much more! Click the link and we will see you onboard: www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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Rail Passengers President & CEO Jim Mathews reacts to yesterday's USDOT announcement and wonders if the "free market" is up to the task to take on such a mega-project - one that this Association has been in support of each step of the way. For more: www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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We're back! This #HotlineFriday we are putting a bow on two weeks of advocacy workshops in DC, highlighting local work done by our Chair Meredith Richards & VP Sean Jeans-Gail, and our boss is, once again, in the room where it happens. All that and more: railpax.org/zGmx50VzfW8

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Advocacy works! (Louder for those in the back) Thanks to the grassroots efforts of our friends at @allaboardohio.org, the state budget will now include funding for the Buckeye State to join MIPRC - a huge win in the efforts to make the "3C+D" plan a reality. www.wkyc.com/article/news...

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Just a very small sample of the photos taken over the two weeks of regional advocacy workshops that took place in our DC HQ & on Capitol Hill. Attendees heard from @Amtrak, @Alstom, @OnerailCoalition, @BigSkyRail, @Icomera, and others! If you attended - share your stories in the comments below!

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Rail Passengers President & CEO Jim Mathews rides the rails after a successful two-week stay in DC for our #RNDC advocacy workshops and lays out five points on why privatizing Amtrak is still a real dumb idea.

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FOR OUR FRIENDS IN OHIO - TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

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Rail Passengers President & CEO Jim Mathews heads to the Hill, once again, to join our members and supporters as they speak with their elected officials to tell them their passenger rail story - and to protect a public service that facing its most serious threat in over 45 years.

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Rail Passengers President & CEO Jim Mathews heads to the Hill to speak with key offices to talk about the benefits of passenger rail in the United States, as part of the first wave of RailNation: DC Regional Workshops over the next two weeks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUX3...

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Get ready to head over to our @railpassengers Instagram account and take part in the #RNDC AMA with Director of Community Engagement & Organizing, Joe Aiello

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ICYMI: Our boss spoke to @npr.org's Mary Louise Kelly on why Stephen Gardner's departure is a big deal and why privatization is a horrible idea. www.npr.org/2025/03/21/n...

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So much going on in the news that it's hard to catch up even on a daily basis, much less when you are planning a series of national workshops - but we hear you. You want action! We are launching a full phone/email/socials campaign starting Monday to kick off RNDC. Join us!

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Breaking: Rail Passengers Association Statement on Stephen Gardner’s Departure For more - railpax.org/IsMh50Vl2fu

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We have a very straightforward #HotlineFriday this week - taking on Elon's Amtrak comments and playing a game of fact v fiction with a Townhall op-ed. Plus the latest from around the passenger rail world. See you onboard. railpax.org/gla150Ve4pa

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We have a pretty big timetables update thanks to Christopher Juckins over at juckins[dot]net. More updates to come! www.railpassengers.org/resources/am...

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Hear @railpassengers.org chair Meredith Richards on how Virginia prioritized TRAINS over LANES—and became the gold standard in state-level rail planning.

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Be like Jack. Ride the train! (Award-winning director, writer, and producer companion not required)

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There is A LOT to get to this week and only so many characters to sell it - DOT v CAHSR, Eagle upgrades, Bradbury's 2nd stint under a Trump Administration, delays (oh the irony!) in the STB's OTP case, & we say goodbye to an Amtrak legend. #HotlineFriday www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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We are so full of love this #HotlineFriday! Our boss responds to an op-ed critique, the former boss talks about his railroading career, and some great news out of Ohio. All that plus the usual latest & greatest! We will see you and your loved ones onboard! www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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The Boss (not THAT Boss) pens this piece for Streetsblog USA to hammer home the idea that we have been preaching from the mountain top for years: it's not that the train makes money, it's who the train makes money for (louder for those in the back of the room). usa.streetsblog.org/2025/02/10/o...

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Happy #HotlineFriday, everyone! Jim lays out the advocacy roadmap for the near future, Sean gives a view of a new DOT directive, our volunteer Phil wraps-up some stories from the field - plus all the latest & greatest. See you all onboard: www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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We made it to #HotlineFriday. It's been a week, huh? Let's get our minds right & read up on some of the latest from the passenger rail world. Rescinded memos, action alerts, misinformed members of Congress (the horror!), and a roundup from the field. railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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1/ With the breaking news that a federal judge in Washington has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an Executive Order to halt payments of federal grants and loans, it is more important now than ever to keep the pressure on and continue to make our voices heard. #TakeAction

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Oh, it is a VERY packed #HotlineFriday this week! So much so that we aren't sure we have enough space for headlines in this post! T&I Hearings, Winter Cancellations, STB Filings... and that's not even half of it! Dive in! www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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1/ Rail Passengers Welcomes Long-Distance Report To Congress

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Trump's pick for Transportation Secretary goes before Senate Commerce, our President & CEO gives updates on our 2025 Spring Meeting, and NYC sees fewer cars and more transit riders to start the year (wonder why). All this & more for #HotlineFriday! www.railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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Senate Emphasizes Importance of Rail to Transportation Nom. railpassengers.org/happening-no...

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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!

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ALL ABOARD!

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