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The Journey of the Tide
Lay the tracks, and they will come
Keeping Them Honest: NARP Answers Mica’s Claims
Endangered TIGER: The House threatens a map to success
U.S. House endangers Amtrak; Senate pushes for adequate rail funding
OneRail Coalition Applauds Confirmation of Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation
Brazilians demand more train service
Action Needed: Call for Better 2014 Amtrak Funding!
Passenger rail expands globally
Tell your mayor to Stand Up for Trains!
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Help preserve the National Network!
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New Swiss study: it’s not just the farebox
National Train Day 2013 Roundup
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"The Rail Passenger Association's recognition of the essential work done by SMART-TD members aboard Amtrak during this difficult period is appreciated. The Golden Spike Award serves as a testament to the compassion and dedication our conductors, assistant conductors and other workers exhibit constantly through times both ordinary and extraordinary."

Jeremy Ferguson, SMART-TD President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.

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