January 24, 2020

Trains Magazine reports on AAWA's efforts to re-start service on the Point Defiance Bypass

Industry publication Trains Magazine reported on All Aboard Washington's efforts to implement service on the Point Defiance Bypass, and our stance in support of HB 2287, which would improve rail safety.

Reporter Bill Virgin quoted from our statements in the recent AAWA blog posts Restoring Cascades Service Levels and All Aboard Washington Testifies For Rail Safety Legislation.

The full Trains article "Washington state passenger rail advocates call for Point Defiance Bypass opening 'as soon as possible'" is available online to subscribers.

AAWA Leads Rail Caucus Meeting in Olympia

February 2, 2020

All Aboard Washington led Wednesday’s Rail Caucus meeting at the request of its co-chairs, who were busy participating in floor debates. Regarding Amtrak Cascades, Ron Pate from the WSDOT Rail, Freight, and Ports Division announced that the agency is currently in negotiations for new equipment to allow for service along the Point Defiance Bypass....

Trains Magazine reports on AAWA's efforts to re-start service on the Point Defiance Bypass

January 24, 2020

Industry publication Trains Magazine reported on All Aboard Washington's efforts to implement service on the Point Defiance Bypass, and our stance in support of HB 2287, which would improve rail safety....

All Aboard Washington Testifies For Rail Safety Legislation

January 16, 2020

The impacts of the tragic December 18, 2017 Cascades 501 derailment on the Point Defiance Bypass are still being felt in Olympia. In response to the incident, which took the lives of three passengers, including our valued colleagues and friends Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite, the House Transportation Committee (HTC) convened on January 15. The committee heard testimony on HB 2287, a bill intended to improve rail safety governance. The intent of the bill is to improve cooperation and coordination among the large number of responsible state and federal agencies....

Year-End News from AAWA

December 20, 2019

We have had a successful year, and 2020 looks to be even busier. Check out the latest from our website and social media, as well as other sources....