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

"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