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December 2022 AAWA-AORTA Meeting
All Aboard Washington and AORTA met in Centralia. We had some sound and internet connection issues, but the conversation was excellent. Thanks to everyone who participated....
Reminder: All Aboard Washington-AORTA Annual Meeting Next Saturday
You are invited to attend the joint annual meeting of All Aboard Washington and The Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates next Saturday, December 17, from 1-3 pm....
Senator Jeff Wilson Speaks with AAWA
State Senator Jeff Wilson (R-19) spoke at the online meeting of All Aboard Washington on November 12....
All Aboard Washington’s 2023 Legislative Priorities
Now is the time for next steps toward considering East-West passenger rail service via Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks (Stampede Pass). This is an essential statewide corridor providing access to and from the national network for underserved, burgeoning and diverse population centers in Kittitas County, Yakima County, the Yakama Nation, Benton County, and Franklin County....
Join Us For All Aboard August (and beyond)
It’s All Aboard August in the Northwest! Join us for events celebrating and planning for improved passenger rail in our region....
Why letters to Governor Inslee urging an "expression of interest" to FRA for restoration of passenger rail service are important
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is encouraging communities to apply for federal rail funding, as reported by KHQ Spokane. But this is a competitive program. Other states will be applying. To ensure that Washington state gets our share, we need to follow a 2-step process in 2022....
Senator Liias: Let's Change Passenger Rail from a Vision to Reality
AAWA emphasizes that: 1. Conventional Cascades service must be improved in the near term – and in this era of expanded federal funding for passenger rail service alongside a willing host railroad partner, there is no reason hourly service shouldn’t be our target. 2. Passenger rail needs to touch more of the state than Western Washington. More service across the Cascades to Yakima, the Tri-Cities, and Spokane will ensure a coalition of support for high speed rail in the future....
Be a Stop on the 2022 Train Trek!
We're traveling again, to lead discussions on the benefits of rail with communities around the region. This year's theme is "How to Revive Passenger Rail."...
Successful In-Person AAWA Meeting in Centralia
The meeting and auction in Centralia went very well. If you were able to attend in person or electronically, thank you! We’re sorry if you couldn’t join us, but we look forward to seeing you again soon....
Upcoming AAWA Events, Support our Work
Please support All Aboard Washington in our work. We need active volunteers, we need calls and letters to elected officials, and we need donations. Our yearly budget is less than $100,000 but our regular income is far less. Only due to a few large bequests and gifts have we been able to continue. AAWA is close to running out of money, without which our advocacy for inter-city passenger rail goes away with no other organizations likely to replace our unique work. Please consider a donation to All Aboard Washington as part of your estate planning, as well as giving what you can afford to give now....