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Cascades Service Improvements

The need for fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service in Washington has never been more urgent. All Aboard Washington’s (AAWA’s) goal is to make passenger rail service safer, more comfortable, more reliable, faster, and more frequent....

AAWA Honors Lloyd Flem, Jim Hamre, & Zack Willhoite

Nearly 80 people gathered at the Washington state capitol building on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 to celebrate Lloyd Flem, a passenger rail advocate who has served All Aboard Washington (AAWA) for nearly 35 years....

Restoring Cascades Service Levels

All Aboard Washington urges WSDOT, Amtrak, and ODOT to replace the trainset lost in the Cascades 501 accident and to restart service on the Point Defiance Bypass at the December 2017 planned running time and frequency of service, as soon as possible....

Re-Evaluating Our Priorities

We should put ALL options on the table, and make 2020 the year that we finally set our transportation priorities straight....

North Whatcom Discusses Cascades Train Station

Amtrak Cascades trains pass right through the heart of Blaine, Washington, a picturesque town along the US-Canada border. Despite its popularity among visitors, Blaine is difficult to reach without a car. With existing tracks and an old station building beside their historic downtown, Blaine’s residents and businesses could benefit hugely from having a Cascades train station. All Aboard Washington (AAWA) held a meeting at Semiahmoo Resort on July 13th to discuss the idea of opening a station in Blaine....

High-speed rail study published

WSDOT's ultra-high-speed rail study has been published, and has received attention from many media outlets....

All Aboard Washington meets July 13 in Blaine

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....