“The election of Donald Trump could significantly reduce future financial support for Amtrak, transit, and high speed rail projects, although expected cuts could be tempered if Democrats are able to capture enough still-undecided House of Representatives races to gain a majority in that chamber.” https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/challenges-ahead-for-passenger-rail-under-trump-gop-senate-analysis/

Rail advocacy has always been bipartisan. Supporters like Senator Wicker have been re-elected. We understand that Senator Cruz is also a supporter, and he is likely to play a larger role in the next Congress. Reauthorization is the next step, and we can make a strong case that an enhanced rail network will provide significant benefits economic, environmental and equity benefits to communities of all sizes. So full speed ahead! #Rail #PassengerRail #GreaterNW

Today's Election Day! Here is how to vote in the Greater Northwest. https://allaboardnw.org/blog/voting-in-the-greater-northwest/

The Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission has hired a consultant team led by HDR Engineering and including HNTB Corp. to carry out the scoping work for proposed Eau Claire-Twin Cities passenger rail service. https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/consultants-hired-for-scoping-of-eau-claire-twin-cities-passenger-rail-proposal/ #GreaterNW #PassengerRail #Wisconsin #Minnesota

Amtrak to Hold Public Board of Directors Meeting in Seattle Dec. 4, 2024, at Seattle’s Embassy Suites Pioneer Square, with options to attend in-person or virtually. https://media.amtrak.com/2024/10/amtrak-to-hold-public-board-of-directors-meeting-in-seattle/ #Amtrak #Seattle #GreaterNW

Transport Action British Columbia: All-Aboard Washington Northwest Rail Summit
The meeting was informative and had an impressive agenda and guest list. Some notes from the conference. https://bc.transportaction.ca/uncategorized/all-aboard-washington-northwest-rail-summit/

Federal funding is increasing the chances of eventually restoring a second Amtrak line across North Dakota and other states https://kfgo.com/2024/10/03/1052432/ #GreaterNW #PassengerRail #NorthDakota

“On Oct. 8-9, representatives from federal and state agencies, elected officials, Tribal nations, railroads, ports, shippers, agriculture, tourism and passenger rail advocacy groups will convene in Spokane. The conference is hosted by the Build NW Council of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) and All Aboard Northwest.”

https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article293370464.html#storylink=cpy
#GreaterNW #NWSummit #Rail #PassengerRail #Spokane @aanw