Resources

RailNation:DC 2023 - Spring Advocacy Summit & Day On The Hill | March 26-29, 2023

Presentations

Keynote Address: Taking The Action to the States
Shayne Gil, Program Director, Council on Rail Transportation, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Amtrak and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Updates on Service Levels, Equipment, and New Routes
Larry Chestler, Vice President, Long Distance Service Line, Amtrak
Mariah Morales, Government Affairs, Amtrak

Legislative Briefing & BIL Update
Sean Jeans-Gail, VP of Gov't Affairs, Rail Passengers

Luncheon Speaker: Federal Railroad Administration, Long Distance Study Update
Lyle Leitelt, Community Planner Team Lead, FRA
Katie List, Community Planner, FRA

Day on the Hill Preparation + Local Outreach
Sean Jeans-Gail, VP of Gov't Affairs, Rail Passengers

Workshop: Developing State Route Support Teams
Sean Jeans-Gail, VP of Gov't Affairs, Rail Passengers

Workshop: Volunteering Creates a Better Rail Network
Madison Ned Butler, Communications Manager, Rail Passengers

President’s Opening Remarks
2022 Financial Summary
Jim Mathews, President & CEO, Rail Passengers

"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.