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We have published a new option for communicating among rail advocates. We hope that it will evolve into "the" place where active discussions happen among @aawa.us @AORTArail.org, and other orgs in the PNW. This is a "soft launch." Go to aawaforum.org and click on Register at the top right.

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Commentary from AAWA and AANW board member Gleb Sych.

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Rail workers between the U.S. and Canada are uniting for a webinar on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. (Central), and encouraging allies from the transportation, labor, and environmental justice movements to join in to support their efforts. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Chicago-Moline passenger rail updates: -IL legislators in the Quad Cities are demanding state action on rail to Moline. -IAIS still blocking any progress. -Alternative route through Galesburg being developed as a contingency. -Federal grant expiring in 2026 forcing movement as well.

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New Study Adds Momentum To Return Of Passenger Rail To Wyoming, Montana cowboystatedaily.com/2025/03/01/n...

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Reminder that the excellent book "When Driving is Not an Option" by @nondriver.bsky.social is on sale until tonight at a major discount. Don't miss out! islandpress.org/best-selling...

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Today, our parent organization All Aboard Erie held a press conference in Erie, PA to announce their proposal for restructuring US passenger rail policy. Without a policy overhaul, we won't catch up with the rest of the world with passenger rail development. More about the proposal soon.

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If you haven't purchased @nondriver.bsky.social 's excellent book "When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency" by Anna Zivarts yet, here's a great opportunity.

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% of people within 25 miles of an Amtrak or connecting rail station 1. Rhode Island- 100.0% 2. Connecticut- 99.3% 3. New Jersey- 98.4% 4. Massachusetts- 96.4% 5. California- 95.4% —————————————— 44. Iowa- 12.2% 45. Montana- 8.9% 46. Idaho- 5.0% 47. South Dakota- 0.0% 47. Wyoming- 0.0%

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On the rails again: Empire Builder trip features landscapes, personalities of America in ride from Spokane to Philadelphia www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

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Let's return passenger train service to Cheyenne's beautiful depot! www.atlasobscura.com/places/cheye...

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'A resolution in the South Dakota House is calling…for Amtrak service in the state. 'House Resolution 6008 is sponsored by Rep. Tim Goodwin, a Republican…. It requests “full support…for [service] between Denver and [MSP via] Rapid City, Pierre, and Sioux Falls.”' www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...

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"Funds from most of the FRA’s 69 Corridor Identification grants, providing $500,000 for planning work, have not been distributed. This is also true for Interstate Rail Compact, Consolidated Rail and Safety Improvement (CRISI), and Restoration and Enhancement grants." www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...

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"The world's only "Recombobulation Area" signs at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport turned 15 and this, fellow Milwaukeeans, is worth celebrating." And not needed for train travel! onmilwaukee.com/articles/rec...

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Oregon lawmakers push for rail funding in transportation package www.kgw.com/article/news...

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AANW Testifies Before the Oregon Legislature in Favor of Improved Rail allaboardnw.org/blog/aanw-te...

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The West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition's recent meeting in Eau Claire included Dan Bilka's presentation "Regional action, local impacts" www.westwisconsinrail.org/blog/2025/2/...

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AANW's Dan Bilka on returning passenger rail to South Dakota www.dakotanewsnow.com/video/2025/0...

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The thoughts of everyone at All Aboard Northwest are with those affected by the terrible air tragedy in DC. We will continue to work with elected officials to build a safer, more reliable, interconnected, interdependent transportation network for all, with aviation and rail as critical components.

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Amtrak and rail program funding caught in Trump’s order freezing federal spending www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...

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Tuesday’s Headlines Want More Amtrak usa.streetsblog.org/2025/01/28/t...

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An improved rail network needs to be national, but funding must come from local officials. We need to replicate the sort of grassroots support Matt K is doing in Oregon. neoregonpassengerrail.substack.com/p/the-outloo...

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These US Cities Can’t Let Go of Their Cars www.motointegrator.de/blog/car-cen...

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"The truth is bullet trains are often overkill: many nations would be better served by running slower trains, in the 150-220 km/h range, and focusing on building more track mileage, serving more cities." www.highspeed.blog/theres-more-...

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The Naugatuck Railroad has acquired three Hi-Level passenger cars, two of them former Pacific Parlour Car lounges. www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...

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The Naugatuck Railroad has acquired three Hi-Level passenger cars, two of them former Pacific Parlour Car lounges. www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...

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"We have 75 million North American baby boomers, almost all of which will not be able to drive at some point.…We all must prepare for a non-driving future. And as the AARP study shows, almost nobody is." usa.streetsblog.org/2025/01/23/s... @nondriver.bsky.social

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'Matt Krabacher of Baker City is an advocate for returning Amtrak to Eastern Oregon. He is also the Eastern Oregon vice president for The Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates (AORTA).”' www.bakercityherald.com/news/local/f...

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If you're wondering where the GOP's head is at when it comes to Amtrak & US passenger rail, look no further than this message from House GOP: transportation.house.gov/news/email/s... Goals: —"Weaning [Amtrak] off government support" —Amtrak is not "a replacement for vehicles [cars] & airplanes"

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'It is a big deal': Elaine Clegg sworn in as Amtrak board member www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfeg...

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Buried in the flurry of Executive Orders last night is one that halts all funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Yes, the law that Republicans and Democrats came together to pass that fixes our roads, modernizes old bridges and makes drinking water safer.

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FRA sends Amtrak long-distance service study to Congress www.progressiverailroading.com/freightnews/...

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The Federal Railroad Administration's Long-Distance Service Study Report to Congress includes 15 additional routes, several in the Greater Northwest. Now it will be up to us to tell Congress to implement these recommendations. Report is available at fralongdistancerailstudy.org/wp-content/u...

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All aboard: Lessons for regional passenger rail in Alberta calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

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"WSDOT and local transit agencies have recognized [the need to improve] passenger traffic, but the state seems to have ignored inefficiencies… in freight Instead the state has… guided investment toward truck routes rather than upgrading freight rail." www.theurbanist.org/2025/01/18/o... @aawa.us

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Op-ed: Boosting Freight Rail Is a Forgotten but Essential Climate Action www.theurbanist.org/2025/01/18/o...

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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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Washington State’s often overlooked intercity bus network would be able to provide much more connectivity with modest service upgrades, according to a new report by the Washington State Department of Transportation. www.theurbanist.org/2025/01/06/w...

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This is a symptom of a bigger issue: the failure to create robust nat'l passenger rail program supported by a trust fund like highways have. Pass. trains need their own tracks, whether within existing rail ROW, within unused portions of hwy ROW (where feasible), or dedicated passenger-only ROW.

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"Showing continued bipartisan support for passenger rail, a U.S. Senate committee unanimously confirmed Elaine Clegg, CEO of Valley Regional Transit, to the national post." www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

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All Aboard Washington hopes that Santa brings you train tickets. Best wishes and safe travels!

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'On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed…Elaine Clegg, to serve on the Amtrak Board of Directors.… With her extensive expertise, Clegg is now poised to drive meaningful advancements in intercity rail services.' www.valleyregionaltransit.org/news/vrt-ceo...

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"The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring Amtrak to report annually to Congress on its progress in improving stations to stations with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill, previously passed by the Senate, now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature." arr.as/ada

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Amtrak board nominations for David Capozzi, Ronald Batory, Elaine Clegg, and Lanhee Chen passed the Senate late Friday evening Pacific time. The votes were taken after the vote on the continuing resolution.

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This morning, The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved these nominations to be a Director on Amtrak Board of Directors. David Capozzi Ronald Batory Elaine Clegg Lanhee Chen

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All Aboard Northwest participated in the Amtrak Board of Directors meeting that was held in Seattle on December 4. While there was some good news, it’s evident that rail advocates have lots of work to do in the coming months. More in our December 2024 update at allaboardnw.org/blog/aanw-up...

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