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Amtrak breaks ridership records, but Congressional attacks continue
Getting to the Conventions: A Tale of Two Cities' Travel Choices
Volunteers hit the streets to spread the word over Labor Day
NARP responds to GOP Platform attacking Amtrak
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The Public Gets It: Trains are Underfunded
Hopping the Local: Pressing the Case (Part 3)
Hopping the Local: Eyes on the Track Ahead (Part 2)
Hopping the Local: Moving Right Along (Part 1)
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Making the Trains Run On-Time
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Amtrak's Big Plan for Washington Union Station
Combating the no-growth, no-development outlook on infrastructure
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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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