June 25, 2019

NTSB Final Report on Amtrak 501 Published

The final report from the National Transportation Safety Board on Amtrak 501 is now available here.

Final Report on DuPont, Washington, Amtrak Train Derailment Published (NTSB Press Release, 6/24/2019)

Press coverage

All Aboard Washington meets July 13 in Blaine

July 3, 2019

We'll be meeting at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine on Saturday, July 13, for presentations and discussions with local officials on how Amtrak Cascades could better serve Blaine, Whatcom County, White Rock, Surrey and the surrounding area....

NTSB Final Report on Amtrak 501 Published

June 25, 2019

The final report from the National Transportation Safety Board is now available....

Governor signs transportation budget with funding for study of east-west rail service

May 25, 2019

On May 21, Governor Inslee signed the state transportation budget, including funding for a study of east-west passenger rail service for which All Aboard Washington has advocated. The study will be undertaken by the Joint Transportation Committee (JTC), and is due for release in June, 2020. JTC Coordinator Dave Catterson will speak at the AAWA public meeting in Tumwater on June 8, 2019....

All Aboard Washington response to WSDOT's decision to replace Talgo Series VI trainsets

May 22, 2019

The Northwest deserves the safest, most reliable, and most comfortable rail service available, while maintaining and improving current schedules and levels of service. All Aboard Washington supports the efforts of all involved groups to determine the best and safest way to continue delivering Amtrak Cascades service, and encourages all involved entities to take reasoned actions based on the forthcoming final report from the NTSB. As a member-based educational and advocacy organization, AAWA relies on engineering experts at WSDOT, FRA, NTSB and other organizations and stakeholders. We recognize that well-intentioned experts may disagree, and we encourage discussion between all knowledgeable parties to build consensus on maintaining the best possible safety, reliability, and service....