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Bring the Fight for A Connected America to Your Town

Hoosier State Transitions Back to Amtrak Equipment

Let Congress Know About a Connected America from Week One!

New President, New Congress, and New Signs of Interest in Infrastructure Bill

Congress Passes Short-Term Budget & Amtrak Border Bill Before Adjourning for the 2016

Taking stock of the Presidential transition during the Thanksgiving break

NARP's New Video Features One of America's Most Famous Rail Passengers

New Report Highlights 10-Year Safety Trend in Freight and Passenger Rail

Election 2016: What it means for transit

D.C.-Maryland-Virginia Passengers—Speak now, or forever hold your piece! (DEADLINE TODAY!)

Vote for Amtrak Guest Rewards Card on USA Today Poll

Hey, Candidates: What about infrastructure???

VOTER ALERT: Infrastructure Projects Coming to a Ballot Near You

ACTION ALERT: Help Amtrak beat this month's budget deadline!

Making Money the Old Fashioned Way: Amtrak Industry Day at Baltimore Penn

Congress Adjourns for Summer Break With Hearings on Amtrak and High-Speed Rail

California High Speed Rail: Let's Talk Facts

Calling all Cyclists! Help launch Summer by Rail in New York Penn Station - this Sunday!

"Thank you to Jim Mathews and the Rail Passengers Association for presenting me with this prestigious award. I am always looking at ways to work with the railroads and rail advocates to improve the passenger experience."

Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3)
February 14, 2020, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award