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Amtrak Employees Criminally Charged In Medical Fraud
Seriously, Amtrak? What Were You Thinking?
White House Releases "Skinny Budget" for FY2026
[Guest Blog] New York City Penn Station Reconstruction
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Delivering Our Message To Statehouses
What’s After The Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act?
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Gardner’s Ouster Makes Grassroots’ Task More Urgent
Confidential Reporting: FRA Pulls The Plug
Congress Poised to Avoid Government Shutdown
Privatization Fails Rail
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"I wish to extend my appreciation to members of the Rail Passengers Association for their steadfast advocacy to protect not only the Southwest Chief, but all rail transportation which plays such an important role in our economy and local communities. I look forward to continuing this close partnership, both with America’s rail passengers and our bipartisan group of senators, to ensure a bright future for the Southwest Chief route."

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief

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