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Thank you for your support!
Thanks to our supporters we were able to raise $6830.34 during our fundraiser in January and February. With matching, this brings $20,491.02 directly to All Aboard Washington. This money helps support our work to improve rail service throughout the state of Washington and bring it to more places....
AAWA's Comments to the FRA Long-Distance Study
AAWA supports serving the Yakima Valley-Stampede Pass route via Spokane, southern Montana and points east, as well as via the Tri-Cities, eastern Oregon, Boise, Salt Lake City, and Denver....
Final reminder: Donate now to triple the benefit to All Aboard Washington!
Don’t delay! Your donations must be received by next Monday, February 19 to receive this generous double match!...
A Medical Provider Survey on the Impact of Restoring Passenger Rail Service
AAWA has provided technical assistance to this survey, which was initiated and conducted by the Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Pacific Northwest University of Helath Sciences. This pilot study demonstrates the transport barriers to care; causing significant care delays and increased total cost to the medical system of providers and insurers....
AAWA News, December 2023
Increased Amtrak Cascades Service Begins, View Videos of AAWA’s Winter Gathering, 2024 Legislative Agenda, Planning for Station Improvements, 2024 Meeting Schedule, Remembering Jim and Zack on the Anniversary of the Dupont Accident...
Last Chance to Join Us at the Passenger Rail Winter Gathering
The just-announced new Cascades trains won't be running in time for the Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Gathering, but don't miss the event!...
Boooaaard!
Don't miss your train! Register now for the Winter Gathering in Centralia. Early bird rates close this Friday, November 17. Don't get left behind! GNWPRS Winter Passenger Rail Gathering, Centralia, WA, December 9, 2023 Arrive in Centralia by train -- make your reservations by Wednesday, November 15, and take advantage of Amtrak's Flash Sale!...
AAWA News, November 2023
All Aboard Washington Calls on Public Agencies to Implement Delayed Amtrak Cascades Service Increases, Register Now for Winter Gathering...
All Aboard Washington Calls on Public Agencies to Implement Delayed Amtrak Cascades Service Increases
All Aboard Washington (AAWA), Washington State’s passenger rail advocacy organization, calls on Amtrak and Sound Transit to immediately implement the Amtrak Cascades daily frequencies between Seattle and Portland, OR that have been delayed since 2017. As publicly-supported and funded organizations, Amtrak’s and Sound Transit’s first priority must be to provide safe, reliable and frequent passenger rail service to the region’s taxpayers....
Winter Passenger Rail Gathering, Centralia, WA, December 9, 2023
The Winter Passenger Rail Gathering discusses Why High-Tech Driving Doesn't Solve Traffic, and Why a Robust Rail Network is a Better Alternative...