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The latest passenger rail and transit news

The New Tunnel to Gotham: A Closer Examination of the Ticking Time Bomb Beneath the Hudson River
Your Stories: Passengers Speak Out Against Delays Afflicting the National Network
The Trans-Siberian Railway and BAM: Not as Alien as One Might Think
Washington Post Says Amtrak Should Solve On Time Performance Issues by Cutting Service; NARP Responds
From the RIARP Blog: May Amtrak Report
Investment: the logic behind Amtrak’s Acela RFP
Europe Is Committed to Developing its Railways Even Further
With First Phase Under its Belt, DC Eyes Future Streetcar Expansion
Shovels in the Ground for California's High Speed Rail Line
NARP Welcomes New Intern Karl Haljasmets
Train Wars: The Passengers Strike Back
House Lands Sneak Attack on Amtrak
Young Advocates Testify in Support of California High Speed Rail
Amtrak Bicycle Task Force: Bringing Bikes on Board
NARP Welcomes New Intern Henry Zuo
But wait, there's less! — In the Face of Congressional Cuts, Amtrak Slashes On-Board Amenities
Regional Flight Cuts Damage Mobility and Economic Development
Maryland Commuter Train, MARC, Experiences Continuous Increase in Ridership
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"It is an honor to be recognized by the Rail Passengers Association for my efforts to strengthen and expand America’s passenger rail. Golden spikes were once used by railroads to mark the completion of important rail projects, so I am truly grateful to receive the Golden Spike Award as a way to mark the end of a career that I’ve spent fighting to invest in our country’s rail system. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it has been my priority to bolster funding for Amtrak, increase and expand routes, look to the future by supporting high-speed projects, and improve safety, culminating in $66 billion in new funding in the Bipartisan infrastructure Law."

Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
March 30, 2022, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his years of dedication and commitment to passenger rail.

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