Amtrak's FY26 request, USDOT's unfreeze, CAHSR's clap back, the "airline guy" running a Class 1, and SOOOO much more. Click the link and we will see you onboard. Did you know that the first #HotlineFriday was a riot? Just saying. railpax.org/SniS50W9jQm

Seattle's Sound Transit light rail and Sounder comuter rail services will be kicking it into extra time to get the estimated 150,000 visitors around town for the Club World Cup railpax.org/EBuw50W8H1V

The Spring 2025 Construction Update highlights the latest on progress on the nation’s first 220 mph high-speed rail project currently taking shape in the Central Valley. youtube.com/watch?v=Uor-oJ…

The Heartland Flyer is in jeopardy of shutting down on October 1st - leading to the loss of jobs, opportunities, accessibility, and an estimated $23.7M in economic benefits for TX & OK We must fight back and deliver our message: SAVE THE HEARTLAND FLYER railpassengers.org/savetheflyer

ICYMI: Our VP of Gov't Affairs + Policy, Sean Jeans-Gail, breaks down Amtrak's FY26 Legislative Grant Request and their "pennywise, pound-foolish" decisions to chase profitability. railpax.org/Ox3N50WaZoY

The Colorado Department of Transportation is hosting an open house tomorrow (June 18) to update the public on the Mountain Rail project—a proposed passenger rail line connecting Denver to Craig via the scenic Rockies. railpax.org/9qBk50Wb2uX

Public transit agencies in Chicagoland are bracing for a $771M budget shortfall as federal COVID relief funds dry up by 2026. With no new funding plan passed by the May 31 deadline, the RTA is preparing for catastrophic service cuts and layoffs. railpax.org/WIZg50Wb2IV

While transit advocates continue to push SEPTA funding issues to the forefront of the "worst budget fight in decades", many of the same old party line & rural/urban arguments are coming to light. railpax.org/xfBa50WbPQF

The California High Speed Rail Project has already generated nearly $2 in benefits for every $1 invested - without a single train in service. So why does the current administration want to kill it so badly? Fore more: railpax.org/W0yI50WbYTh

The National Weather Service has alerts of extreme heat watches and "dangerously hot conditions" in parts of 21 states starting this weekend. If you need to travel, please be aware of delays and speed restrictions, and please be careful. railpax.org/tY0x50We1GU

Metra has secured over $104 million in funding for major upgrades, which includes money for station improvements and $23.7M to purchase 3 new electric switching locomotives. For more: railpax.org/WQOu50We2JC

Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation talks "modernization", Amtrak talks clean trains, FRA talks killing CAHSR, and we talk fall meeting! Enough talking. Let's get reading. Click the link and we will see you on board. railpax.org/lzjz50WecVS

Connecticut’s new state budget includes $12.1 million to keep Shore Line East rail service running through June 2026, but the future beyond next year remains uncertain. railpax.org/GHyM50We2Q3

President & CEO Jim Mathews talks to Amtrak and "takes a win" regarding clean trains - but knows there is more work to be done. For more: railpax.org/nQCX50Wee2U

Today, we honor the dedication, integrity, and tireless efforts of public servants around the world who work every day to make our communities safer, healthier, and more inclusive. #PublicServiceDay

NE Regional train has been stuck in the Baltimore Tunnel without power. We have been in contact with Amtrak on the situation. x.com/AllisonPapson/…

An update on the NE Regional story we shared earlier. railpax.org/JMai50Wfacr

Hotel registration is now open for our fall meeting in San Antonio. Please go to railpassengers.org/rnsas for more

All Aboard NW is hitting the road for 5 "Train Trek" presentations in South Dakota! Learn about the FRA's Long Distance Service Study and its impact on Mount Rushmore State. railpax.org/TjEo50WfBEH

NW Arkansas is expected to surpass 1M residents by 2050! Share your thoughts for a smarter future in the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission's Transit Alternatives Study on options like light rail and bus rapid transit. railpax.org/NVF950WfBVv