All Aboard Washington
@aawa.us
For over forty years, All Aboard Washington (AAWA) has promoted better passenger and freight rail service in the Pacific Northwest. We champion safe, reliable, frequent, competitive, and convenient passenger rail services that meet the needs of all.
A recording, chat transcript and agenda from today's meeting, which featured a presentation from WSDOT, have been posted on the AAWA Forum at aawaforum.org/threads/reco... Anyone is welcome to register for the forum at no cost.
December 14, 2025 at 5:56 AM
A recording, chat transcript and agenda from today's meeting, which featured a presentation from WSDOT, have been posted on the AAWA Forum at aawaforum.org/threads/reco... Anyone is welcome to register for the forum at no cost.
All Aboard Washington's December and January Meetings
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AAWA December and January Meetings
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December 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
All Aboard Washington's December and January Meetings
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Reminder: AAWA Annual Meeting, Saturday, December 13, 2025
Zoom meeting, also available by phone
1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Our speaker will be Kirk Fredrickson of the WSDOT Rail, Freight and Ports Division.
Please register at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-...
Zoom meeting, also available by phone
1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Our speaker will be Kirk Fredrickson of the WSDOT Rail, Freight and Ports Division.
Please register at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-...
December 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Reminder: AAWA Annual Meeting, Saturday, December 13, 2025
Zoom meeting, also available by phone
1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Our speaker will be Kirk Fredrickson of the WSDOT Rail, Freight and Ports Division.
Please register at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-...
Zoom meeting, also available by phone
1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Our speaker will be Kirk Fredrickson of the WSDOT Rail, Freight and Ports Division.
Please register at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-...
AAWA's Executive Director, Charles Hamilton, presented an outline of our 2026 legislative priorities to a lively meeting of the Nondrivers Alliance on December 5. We look forward to continuing our work together. aawa.us/news/posts/a... aawa.us/news/posts/a...
AAWA Presentation to Nondrivers Alliance
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December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
AAWA's Executive Director, Charles Hamilton, presented an outline of our 2026 legislative priorities to a lively meeting of the Nondrivers Alliance on December 5. We look forward to continuing our work together. aawa.us/news/posts/a... aawa.us/news/posts/a...
We're making good progress! With your help, AAWA can continue to advocate for improved rail options throughout the state. Please donate now at aawa.us/support/
Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA
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December 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We're making good progress! With your help, AAWA can continue to advocate for improved rail options throughout the state. Please donate now at aawa.us/support/
All Aboard Washington is busily planning our upcoming legislative efforts. Please help us make 2026 a success by donating generously at aawa.us/support/ Thank you, and safe travels!
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November 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
All Aboard Washington is busily planning our upcoming legislative efforts. Please help us make 2026 a success by donating generously at aawa.us/support/ Thank you, and safe travels!
Everyone at All Aboard Washington wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels! We hope you can join us for our annual meeting on December 13. And don't forget that our fundraiser is still underway. Please donate now! aawa.us/support/
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November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Everyone at All Aboard Washington wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels! We hope you can join us for our annual meeting on December 13. And don't forget that our fundraiser is still underway. Please donate now! aawa.us/support/
AAWA has been following the issue of how tires are killing salmon since 2021 www.aawa.us/news/posts/s... and now there is some potential good news. westseattleblog.com/2025/11/foll...
How passenger rail is integral to our environmental goals and can help equitably rebuild our economy
How passenger rail is integral to our environmental goals and can help equitably rebuild our economy
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November 25, 2025 at 6:08 AM
AAWA has been following the issue of how tires are killing salmon since 2021 www.aawa.us/news/posts/s... and now there is some potential good news. westseattleblog.com/2025/11/foll...
Letter to the editor: "Invest in trains" www.seattletimes.com/opinion/lett...
Transportation: Invest in trains
Re: “WA residents deserve more from their transportation system” (Nov. 9, Opinion): Washington can build the transport system we deserve: one that gets us where we want to go safely, efficiently and a...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Letter to the editor: "Invest in trains" www.seattletimes.com/opinion/lett...
The new train sets are almost halfway to the east coast for testing. AAWA's fundraiser is almost halfway to our goal. Who will get there first? Donate now at aawa.us/support/
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The new train sets are almost halfway to the east coast for testing. AAWA's fundraiser is almost halfway to our goal. Who will get there first? Donate now at aawa.us/support/
Next stop: Philly!
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Next stop: Philly!
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
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You are invited to join us to create better rail connectivity throughout the region.
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
October 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
You are invited to join us to create better rail connectivity throughout the region.
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
Reposted by All Aboard Washington
Looking to connect people? Mark Twain: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Rail travel benefits the economy, environment, & equity, & is supported by liberals and conservatives. Donate to @aawa.us at www.aawa.us/support/ & @allaboardnw.org at allaboardnw.org/support/
October 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Looking to connect people? Mark Twain: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Rail travel benefits the economy, environment, & equity, & is supported by liberals and conservatives. Donate to @aawa.us at www.aawa.us/support/ & @allaboardnw.org at allaboardnw.org/support/
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Federal momentum for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor.
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
Sheehy bill could boost rail passenger service through Bozeman
If the route enters service within the BSPRA's proposed five-year timeline, a 2,300-mile rail service could connect passengers from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest by end of 2030.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Federal momentum for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor.
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
You can still connect between Amtrak and transit in western Washington during the #WeekWithoutDriving. See the All Aboard Washington website at aawa.us/week-without... for details for 20 cities.
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
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October 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
You can still connect between Amtrak and transit in western Washington during the #WeekWithoutDriving. See the All Aboard Washington website at aawa.us/week-without... for details for 20 cities.
A rail advocate is anyone who wants to improve passenger rail and is willing to talk to other people including elected officials about jmproving passenger trains. Attend the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, and learn how you can be a more effective passenger rail advocate. aawa.us/news/posts/r...
Rail Advocates Mobilize for Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, Oct. 15–16 in Portland
Rail advocates from All Aboard Northwest, AORTA, and All Aboard Washington are encouraging members, allies, and community leaders to participate in the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, October 15–16 at ...
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October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A rail advocate is anyone who wants to improve passenger rail and is willing to talk to other people including elected officials about jmproving passenger trains. Attend the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, and learn how you can be a more effective passenger rail advocate. aawa.us/news/posts/r...
We urgently need to raise funds to pay for the cost of maintaining our communications and administrative infrastructure, dialogue with our legislators, and community organizing activities, all in the interest of promoting passenger rail as a means of better public transportation.
Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA
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September 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We urgently need to raise funds to pay for the cost of maintaining our communications and administrative infrastructure, dialogue with our legislators, and community organizing activities, all in the interest of promoting passenger rail as a means of better public transportation.
Imagine your life without driving. We are joining organizations across Washington State to celebrate the #WeekWithoutDriving! Will you be participating by #AmtrakCascades or #SounderRail ? Check out our guide to rail and transit connections at www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
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September 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Imagine your life without driving. We are joining organizations across Washington State to celebrate the #WeekWithoutDriving! Will you be participating by #AmtrakCascades or #SounderRail ? Check out our guide to rail and transit connections at www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
The #WeekWithoutDriving starts tomorrow! Will you be participating by @AmtrakCascades.wsdot.gov or #SounderRail ? Check out the handy guide to rail and transit connectiions www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
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September 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The #WeekWithoutDriving starts tomorrow! Will you be participating by @AmtrakCascades.wsdot.gov or #SounderRail ? Check out the handy guide to rail and transit connectiions www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
@aawa.us is encouraging individuals and elected officials to spend the week from Sep 29 – Oct 5 without using cars. To help plan car-free trips, AAWA has created a website at aawa.us/week-without... detailing how to connect between local transit and 20 Amtrak and commuter rail stations.
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
@aawa.us is encouraging individuals and elected officials to spend the week from Sep 29 – Oct 5 without using cars. To help plan car-free trips, AAWA has created a website at aawa.us/week-without... detailing how to connect between local transit and 20 Amtrak and commuter rail stations.
'[AAWA''s Gary] Wirt…reviewed the history of passenger rail in WA, studies of regional and long-distance passenger rail demand and needs, and potential future funding.…Nearly all members of the public…agreed with Wirt and asked for passenger rail to be part of CAWG’s considerations." arr.as/cawg
State planning group: Yakima could be part of long-term airport solution
At a recent Union Gap meeting, Washington’s Commercial Aviation Work Group discussed Yakima Air Terminal’s potential role in easing airport overcrowding across the state.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
'[AAWA''s Gary] Wirt…reviewed the history of passenger rail in WA, studies of regional and long-distance passenger rail demand and needs, and potential future funding.…Nearly all members of the public…agreed with Wirt and asked for passenger rail to be part of CAWG’s considerations." arr.as/cawg
Join us in Portland October 15-17 for the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, where passenger and freight rail leaders and elected officials will discuss opportunities to improve the shared rail system that spans the Greater Northwest. Details at nwsummit.org. Register now to attend in person or online.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Join us in Portland October 15-17 for the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, where passenger and freight rail leaders and elected officials will discuss opportunities to improve the shared rail system that spans the Greater Northwest. Details at nwsummit.org. Register now to attend in person or online.
@aawa.us is pleased to participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving this year. We'll shortly be posting some suggestions about how you can make connections between 21 Washington state passenger rail stations and local transit. Stay tuned!
Really excited about how many groups across Washington State are hosting #WeekWithoutDriving activities this year.
@spokanereimagined.org is building 29 bus benches, partnering with local artists to decorate them, and installing them across the city!
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@spokanereimagined.org is building 29 bus benches, partnering with local artists to decorate them, and installing them across the city!
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How Would You Get Around If You Couldn't Drive Yourself? - Disability Rights Washington
Washington State, September 29 to October 5, 2025 -- Imagine your life without driving. Could you navigate your daily routines, reach your workplace, doctor's office, or connect with loved ones? This ...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@aawa.us is pleased to participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving this year. We'll shortly be posting some suggestions about how you can make connections between 21 Washington state passenger rail stations and local transit. Stay tuned!
Join us next Saturday, August 9, at noon!
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
AAWA Picnic, August 2025
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August 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Join us next Saturday, August 9, at noon!
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
The first Siemens Airo loco has left the factory in Sacramento. Next stop is testing in Pueblo, followed by testing on the NEC, then service on the Cascades.
July 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The first Siemens Airo loco has left the factory in Sacramento. Next stop is testing in Pueblo, followed by testing on the NEC, then service on the Cascades.