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All Aboard Washington Responds to East-West Passenger Rail Study
All Aboard Washington is pleased that the Feasibility of an East-West Intercity Passenger Rail System for Washington State (East-West) study previewed on Tuesday shows that passenger rail service between Seattle, Auburn, Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Yakima, Toppenish, Pasco, and Spokane is technically and financially viable. It is imperative that this preliminary study be followed up with a full analysis of the economic benefits that will accrue to the areas to be served by East-West passenger rail service via Stampede Pass....
AAWA Continues its Mission Through Trying Times
In these troubled times, All Aboard Washington and our coalition partners are working harder than ever to make essential travel easier and safer. We need your help to sustain our momentum....
We Need More Train Service, Not Less
We ask you to promote the Amtrak Cascades and the national network with local, state and national officials. In spite of the severe drop in ridership, these are essential services that are lifelines for many people. Passenger rail service should be expanded NOW as an important component of the post-COVID economic recovery plan....
WSDOT proposes delaying additional Cascades service as part of budget cuts
WSDOT proposes to save $11.54 million in FY 2021 by "Delay[ing] the start date for the two additional passenger rail round trips and associated maintenance contracts until after July 2021."...
Moscoso Named to Statewide Transportation Priorities and Needs Study Advisory Panel
Luis Moscoso, Government Affairs Director of All Aboard Washington (AAWA), has been appointed to the Advisory Panel for the Statewide Priorities and Needs Study being conducted by the Joint Transportation Committee of the Washington State Legislature....
AAWA Event Status for 2020
Due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAWA Board of Directors has made changes to the All Aboard Washington events calendar....
POSTPONED: AAWA Central Washington Passenger Rail Summit
All Aboard Washington regrets that the Central Washington Passenger Rail Summit, originally scheduled to be held this Saturday, March 14, has been postponed for the protection of our guests and speakers....
Restore passenger rail service to Central Washington
Gary Wirt has published an article in the Yakima Herald-Republic on AAWA's efforts to restore passenger rail service to Central Washington....
Update on East-West Passenger Rail Study
Dave Catterson, Coordinator of the Legislature's Joint Transportation Committee, presented an update on the East-West Passenger Rail Feasibility Study at the "Whistle Stop" event on Tuesday, February 25....
AAWA Brings Passenger Rail Advocates to Olympia
All Aboard Washington's board and members advocated for passenger rail with legislators this week, with some very successful events....