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Charlie Hamilton @chas.us · 4d

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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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 7d

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 the EcoTrust Building in Portland. allaboardnw.org/blog/rail-ad...

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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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 11d

Finally wrapped up my recap of the 2025 YIMBYtown conference, an event that really seemed to mark a new era for the national pro-housing movement. Plenty of tensions were put on the table for advocates to grapple with.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/27/y...

YIMBYtown 2025 Puts National Momentum for More Housing on Full Display » The Urbanist

# The sixth YIMBYtown conference, held earlier this month in Connecticut, represented a major change from its first iteration in 2016. The factors that have led to YIMBYtown going mainstream are leadi...

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 19d

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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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 19d

NE: Grand Islanders show interest in expanding passenger rail service www.masstransitmag.com/rail/news/55...

NE: Grand Islanders show interest in expanding passenger rail service

State Sen. Margo Juarez of Omaha knows firsthand the benefits of passenger rail service.

www.masstransitmag.com

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 20d

Support Passenger Rail Reauthorization and the Big Sky North Coast Corridor action.railpassengers.org/Default.aspx...

Support Passenger Rail Reauthorization and the Big Sky North Coast Corridor

Please support this effort in the upcoming reauthorization process and help ensure long-distance rail remains a national priority.

action.railpassengers.org

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 21d

Aorta - Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates, All Aboard Northwest and the PNWER Regional Infrastructure Accelerator are proud to host the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit.

Details and registration at www.pnwer.org/2025-forum.h... Please join us in Portland or online!

2025 Economic Forum and Rail Summit

PNWER is proud to host the Build Northwest Economic Forum in conjunction with the fourth annual Pacific Northwest Rail Summit. As a global trade hub, the Pacific Northwest region depends on robust...

www.pnwer.org

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 21d

Aorta - Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates, All Aboard Northwest and the PNWER Regional Infrastructure Accelerator are proud to host the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit.

Details and registration at www.pnwer.org/2025-forum.h... Please join us in Portland or online!

2025 Economic Forum and Rail Summit

PNWER is proud to host the Build Northwest Economic Forum in conjunction with the fourth annual Pacific Northwest Rail Summit. As a global trade hub, the Pacific Northwest region depends on robust...

www.pnwer.org

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 25d

AANW's Matt Krabacher joins a panel to talk about Why Rural Transit (and Rail) Matters, presented by Oregon Public Broadcasting www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8rv...

Why Rural Transit Matters - OPB's ‘Stop Requested’ live in Baker City, Ore.

YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · 28d

Nebraska lawmaker, passenger rail advocates host town hall in North Platte
Dan Bilka of All Aboard Northwest was among a trio of speakers at a town hall Tuesday in North Platte aimed at gaining momentum for extended passenger rail in Nebraska. nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/09/10/n...

Nebraska lawmaker, passenger rail advocates host town hall in North Platte • Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska lawmaker and passenger rail advocates host a town hall in North Platte aimed at building and gauging support for passenger rail.

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Jul 6

Push for Amtrak in South Dakota returns to Fort Pierre www.capjournal.com/news/push-fo...

Push for Amtrak in South Dakota returns to Fort Pierre.

Dan Bilka, co-founder and president of All Aboard Northwest, spoke to a group of citizens in Fort Pierre on Wednesday evening. Bilka, who has presented before on the possibility of

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Grow Trains @growtrains.org · Jul 5

"The US transportation system has all the balance of a two-legged stool. Adding passenger rail doesn't just add an option, it adds stability" @lakeshorerail.bsky.social

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Jun 28

Plans To Bring Passenger Rail Back Based In Need, Use Not Population www.kccrradio.com/2025/06/26/p...

Plans To Bring Passenger Rail Back Based In Need, Use Not Population

FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A group of around 50 got more information about bringing Amtrak passenger rail service ...

www.kccrradio.com

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Jun 25

Push for more railway transportation continues across South Dakota kbhbradio.com/push-for-mor...

Push for more railway transportation continues across South Dakota

%%excerpt%% A series of public meetings by All Aboard Northwest explores the ongoing support and need for more railway services in South Dakota.

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Jun 17

South Dakota Train Trek: Bringing Passenger Trains to SD We will be holding a series of "Train Trek" presentations across South Dakota next week discussing the FRA Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study findings and what we can do to bring passenger rail back to SD. allaboardnw.org/blog/south-d...

South Dakota Train Trek - Bringing Passenger Trains to South Dakota

I am pleased to announce that All About Northwest will be holding a series of "Train Trek" presentations across South Dakota next week discussing the FRA Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study findi...

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Jun 10

“Fund the 15!” Building Out a True National Network
www.railwayage.com/passenger/in...

“Fund the 15!” Building Out a True National Network

The American passenger rail renaissance is well-under way! Sold out trains, highly successful new services, and (justifiable) frustration about high ticket prices because of it: This is only the begin...

www.railwayage.com

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · May 19

ND Legislature allocates $150,000 for passenger rail service project
www.inforum.com/news/north-d...

ND Legislature allocates $150,000 for passenger rail service project

The rail route would go from Chicago to Seattle, including potential stops in Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson and Medora.

www.inforum.com

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · May 1

Oregon legislature passes bill seeking to strengthen regional rail planning
www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...

Oregon legislature passes bill seeking to strengthen regional rail planning - Trains

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s legislature has passed a bill seeking to expand the state’s collaboration with Washington state and other entities to improve passenger and freight rail operations in the Cascad...

www.trains.com

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Apr 16

Save the Date: Pacific Northwest Rail Summit
October 15-17, 2025 | Portland, Oregon

Featuring panel discussions with industry experts and policymakers around innovative energy transmission infrastructure and strategies to enhance our region’s freight and passenger rail network.

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Apr 10

@allaboardnw.org testified for Oregon SB 1202, which would create a Department of Rail and Transit. Together with our friends at @aortarail.org @wpsr.bsky.social @aawa.us @railpassengers.org and many others, there was overwhelming support for improving management of rail projects. arr.as/sb1202

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All Aboard Northwest @allaboardnw.org · Apr 7

State legislatures are supporting several positive rail bills this year. In addition to the Montana bill we've already posted about, here is Matt's discussion on one from Oregon that will be voted on tomorrow. neoregonpassengerrail.substack.com/p/the-propos... @aortarail.org

The Proposed Oregon Department of Rail and Transit

SB1202 proposes to create a state agency dedicated to passenger rail and public transit

neoregonpassengerrail.substack.com

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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · Apr 6

Big win for Montana! HB 848 passes the House with bipartisan support and moves to the Senate—bringing us closer to restoring passenger rail across the state.

“This is such a truly momentous piece of legislation.” —Rep. Denise Baum

#MTLeg #HB848 #PassengerRail

dailymontanan.com/2025/04/05/b...

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority bill moves to Senate

HB 848 would take $2 million from a rail car tax to push forward work by the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

dailymontanan.com

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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · Apr 4

House Bill 848 just moved forward by a vote of 61 to 39 in the Montana House thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Representative Denise Baum with the support of our chairman and Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier.

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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · Apr 4

Amtrak Cascades resumes all trips this weekend aawa.us/news/posts/a...

Amtrak Cascades resumes all trips this weekend

As replacement train cars arrived in Seattle over the last week they were placed into service

aawa.us

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