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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. www.railpassengers.org
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · Jan 17
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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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 8h
Last Thursday, we covered the news that the Trump Adminstation was withholding federal funds from NYC for two critical projects - now Chicago is under the same spotlight.

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President Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, affecting CTA Red Line extension
White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 11h
“How can we re-rail Texas?” - Caroline Mays, TxDOT

San Antonio Express-News' Richard Webner stopped by RailNation on Saturday to check out the conference and hear from some of the biggest passenger rail advocates in the US.

Read more: http://railpax.org/3LEZ50X8H0A
'Huge opportunity': Transit leaders keep up push for S.A-to-Austin rail
Advocates say they are optimistic about growth in Texas's passenger rail system, even with limited support from the Texas Legislature.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 17h
Attention Brewers fans! Heading to Chicago this morning for Game 3?

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Amtrak train will turn into 'Brewers Express' to transport fans for Game 3 of NLDS series
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Game 3 of the NLDS series between the Brewers and Cubs will take place in Chicago Wednesday, Oct. 8, and there's a way to get to Wrigley Field without dealing with traffic. Amtrak
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 5d
See ya next week!
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 6d
These projects are not political bargaining chips - they some of the largest public works projects in the country, lifelines for millions of commuters, and essential to the economic vitality of the region.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 7d
After hearing from over 1,300 riders, advocates, and officials, the New York MTA is revising its proposed fare changes, including the weekly fare cap lowered to $35 for tap-and-ride users and unlimited rides after 12 paid trips in 7 days.

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New York MTA Announce Fare Change Modifications
The changes are being proposed following an extensive public comment period in which 1,378 comments were submitted from customers, advocates, and elected officials across the service area.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 8d
What are you listening to these days?
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 8d
Key changes include:

- Reduced Miami - Orlando frequency (every 2 hours)
- Increased Miami - West Palm Beach service (18 daily round trips)
- Variable train lengths based on route demand
- Fixed peak/off-peak pricing in South Florida

For more: www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
Brightline revamps schedules, pricing, and train length - Trains
MIAMI — Beginning Oct. 6, Brightline is making sweeping changes that adjust schedules, capacity, and pricing to capture ridership and revenue for both its Miami-West Palm Beach and South Florida-Orlan...
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 9d
For more from Rail Passengers VP of Government Affairs Sean Jeans-Gail, clic here: http://railpax.org/jt7b50X3Oxm
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 9d
Amtrak and Canadian National have asked the Surface Transportation Board to extend the filing deadline in their ongoing contract dispute til November 10th.

For more: http://railpax.org/1i4B50X3NMU
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 10d
What's your favorite Amtrak route to go leaf peeping?
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 11d
Calling all stamp collectors and fans of international rail…
Royal Mail: New stamps celebrate Britain's railway system released
Royal Mail has announced a set of new stamps to celebrate the heritage of the UK's railway system.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 11d
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 12d
Hosted with Metro Art and Leaving Records, the event featured DJs, giveaways, and even mock boarding passes for future high-speed rail. Plus, Metro’s A-Line extension to Pomona officially opened, complete with free rides all weekend.
Public transit is back on track at Union Station Train Festival - Daily Trojan
Angelenos came to celebrate the old and new trains from across Southern California.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 12d
Breaking down what a shutdown means for passengers, FRA issues $5B notice for a rebranded Fed-State program, tracking a number of stories coming out of the Hill, plus headlines from around the country (and across the pond).

Happy #HotlineFriday

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 12d
No lack of beautiful colors during fall in the Northeast.
This Amtrak Route Takes Riders to the Heart of Vermont’s Stunning Fall Foliage
Want to see New England at its most glorious? Take the Amtrak Vermonter up to the Green Mountain State.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 12d
While it still needs to be ratified (ballots are due in early October), the deal could mean a 3.5% pay increase for the nearly 100 BLET members who work on Metra's UP lines.
Metra reaches tentative pact with locomotive engineers
Progressive Railroading Daily News
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 13d
Amtrak trains, six Cascades & two Starlight service, will be affected by working being done on the Periwinkle Creek Bridge in Albany, OR
Bridge work means no trains this Sunday
Passenger train service in Albany will be interrupted Sunday while a contractor replaces the railroad bridge across Periwinkle Creek on the Union Pacific's mainline. After hours on Monday, I took a bike ride to the construction site at 408 Cleveland St. S.E. Heavy equipment and sections of the ne
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 13d
The current Brookwood Station, Atlanta’s last remaining passenger rail station, built in 1918, faces challenges including limited space, poor transit connections, and ADA non-compliance.
Atlanta Regional Commission seeks feedback on potential site for Amtrak hub
Built in 1918, the Brookwood Station on Peachtree Street is the final survivor of three passenger stations that once served Atlanta.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 13d
Chicago's Metra commuter rail is testing out a new cafe car concept and is looking for rider feedback.

More information: metra.com/CafeCar
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 13d
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has scaled back its next rail car order, approving just six new cars instead of the originally planned ten - as the agency navigates potential cost increases tied to federal tariffs.
RTA scales back next rail car order amid tariff concerns, approves six new cars - cleveland.com
RTA board has now committed to buying 54 new rail cars
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 14d
The City of Tyler, TX, whose metro area is home to nearly 250k people and climbing, has commissioned a feasibility study and is actively seeking community input through surveys and virtual town halls.
A growing East Texas city is exploring a new transportation method: l…
The Tyler metro area is home to about 250,000 and a growing health care hub. City leaders want to get ahead of more traffic.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 14d
Any golf fans heading to the Ryder Cup (Go USA!) this weekend? The LIRR has you covered.
Getting to the 2025 Ryder Cup on the LIRR
Find out how to get to the Bethpage Black course on the Long Island Rail Road.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 14d
The state-of-the-art, dual-mode engines, built in the US. reduce airborne pollutants by 85% and deliver 1,000 more horsepower than the previous MTA fleet.
MTA celebrates launch of new, modern locomotives for Metro-North
The MTA announced new 4,200-horsepower Siemens Charger locomotives will begin passenger service on Metro-North.
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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 14d
Along with a second daily Amtrak Pennsylvanian round trip between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, the plan also tackles key issues like freight interference, on-time performance, and long-term service viability. Public comments are open through October 24.
2025 Pennsylvania State Rail Plan draft unveiled
A draft of the 2025 Pennsylvania State Rail Plan is available for public review and comment until Oct. 24, and it discusses an issue important to Altoona — the potential for a second daily round trip of the Amtrak Pennsylvanian. A discussion of that issue beginning on page 153 is headed “Keystone West,” the portion […]
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