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AAWA Supports Expanding Amtrak Cascades Services, Calls for Expansion Statewide
Rail advocacy group All Aboard Washington (AAWA) has expressed its enthusiastic support for a proposal by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a significant increase in Amtrak Cascades service....
Renowned Railroad Artist J. Craig Thorpe Speaks in Seattle April 13
J. Craig Thorpe, noted railroad artist and author of Railroads, Art and American Life: An Artist’s Memoir (Indiana University Press, 2023), will speak in Seattle on Saturday, April 13, hosted by All Aboard Washington, which promotes improved passenger rail service in our state and region....
AAWA News, March 2024
We Appreciate Your Support, Your Feedback Needed on the Future of Amtrak Cascades, AAWA Continues Advocacy for East-West Train Service. Transport to Medical Care Survey, April AAWA Meeting Features Rail Artist J. Craig Thorpe, May AAWA Meeting and Auction, Save These Dates!...
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!...