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 https://aawa.us/news/posts/aawa-news-december-2023/ #PassengerRail #WashingtonState #RailSummit23 #GreaterNW #CentraliaWA @aanw @summit
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Winter Passenger Rail Gathering on Dec. 9. Here’s a sneak peek for our Rail.chat friends of the recordings and presentations from the meeting.
https://gnwprs.org/2023-winter-gathering/agenda/
We hope you’ll support the organizations that hosted this event.
https://allaboardnw.org/support/
https://www.aawa.us/support/
https://www.aortarail.org/support-aorta/
https://www.railpassengers.org/all-aboard/donate/
We wish you wonderful holidays, safe travels, and a train-filled new year! #RailSummit23 #GreaterNW #passengerrail @aanw @aawa
Winter Gathering speakers and staff, Dec. 9, 2023. Top: Mary Paterson, Tim Gould, Arvia Morris, Amara Schermerhorn, Luis Moscoso, Peter Norton, Meredith Richards, Patrick Carnahan. Seated: Cecilia Black, Charlie Hamilton. Photo by Warren Yee. #GreaterNW #RailSummit23 @aawa @aanw
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! We understand that Amtrak Cascades will be running by tomorrow morning, in time for both northbound and southbound trains to Centralia. Check https://amtrakcascades.com/ for the latest information. You can still register to attend online or in person at https://gnwprs.org/ It should be a Great(er NW) event! @aawa @aanw @growtrains @conductor #GreaterNW #Amtrak #AmtrakCascades
Don’t miss the Greater NW Passenger Rail Gathering!
Why High-Tech Driving Doesn't Solve Traffic, and Why a Robust Rail Network is a Better Alternative
Keynotes from Peter Norton, Ph.D, and Meredith Richards.
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 10 am - 3:45 pm PT
Centralia Depot and on Zoom
Register now online at https://www.aawa.us/events/2023-winter-gathering/ More details at https://gnwprs.org/ #GreaterNW #PassengerRail #Autonorama
Support passenger rail advocacy https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/support-passenger-rail-advocacy.86481/
Reminder that https://Rail.chat discusses passenger and freight rail, its connections to transit and other non-car options, and the economic, environmental and equity benefits of seamless mobility. Support Rail.chat by donating to @aanw All Aboard NW at https://allaboardnw.org/support
Are you coming to the Passenger Rail Gathering in Centralia on Dec. 9? Register now at https://gnwprs.org/ . You can arrive by train. @aawa @aanw @growtrains @conductor
The early bird gets the discount…only through this evening!…for the Greater Northwest Winter Rail Gathering: Why High-Tech Driving Doesn't Solve Traffic, and Why a Robust Rail Network is a Better Alternative. Join us Dec. 9 at the Centralia WA depot or online. Register now at https://gnwprs.org/ #GreaterNW #Rail #PassengerRail #CentraliaWA @aawa @aanw @conductor @growtrains
AAWA News, November 2023: All Aboard Washington Calls on Public Agencies to Implement Delayed Amtrak Cascades Service Increases, Register Now for Winter Gathering https://aawa.us/news/posts/aawa-news-november-2023/ #WashingtonState #PassengerRail #Rail #AmtrakCascades #Amtrak #GreaterNW #SoundTransit #CentraliaWA @aanw @summit
Rail Passengers remind us https://www.railpassengers.org/happening-now/events/winter-passenger-rail-gathering/ that The Winter Passenger Rail Gathering is coming soon! Co-hosted by @aawa @aanw #Aortarail and #RailPassengers Early bird rates available through 11/17. Register today at https://gnwprs.org/ #PassengerRail #CentraliaWA
Registration for the Winter Passenger Rail Gathering in Centralia, WA, on December 9 is now open. “Why High-Tech Driving Doesn't Solve Traffic, and Why a Robust Rail Network is a Better Alternative” with keynote speakers Peter Norton Ph. D, associate professor, University of Virginia and Meredith Richards, President of the Virginia Rail Policy Institute and Board Chair of the Rail Passengers Association. Details and registration at https://gnwprs.org/ #PassengerRail #GreaterNW
The speaker for All Aboard Washington’s October 14th Zoom meeting will be Stephen Sadis, Director/Editor, Great Northern Filmworks. He is the producer of a 4-part documentary series capturing the compelling story of James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway. Registration is available at https://www.aawa.us/events/aawa-general-meeting-october-2023/ #Railroads #Documentary
Off to see the future, the wonderful future of trains! Heading to Boise for the @summit then traveling for the @aanw #TrainTrek23 Hope to connect with you! #PassengerRail #Boise
We are thrilled to announce our newest keynote -
Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak.
Join Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner for a breakfast conversation regarding Amtrak's $50 billion campaign to create a new era of rail in America.
Make sure you reserve your spot today. Use the code ‘railsummitnonprof’ to get $100 off your registration fee. Valid now through the end of the week.
Register Now!
https://whova.com/portal/registration/annua1_202307/ibfhchyj
New month, new goal. We thank everyone for your generous donations to AAWA totaling $2,783 in June. This month, let’s better that total, so that we can participate in the Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Summit in Boise. Please help by donating at https://aawa.us/support/ @summit #RailSummit23 #PassengerRail #Boise
Do you have any good photos of past rail summits? Please contact us at https://gnwprs.org/contact/ We’ll give you credit for anything we post. And don’t forget to register for this year’s summit in Boise! Thanks! #RailSummit #RailPhotos #RailSummit23 #Boise
Register today to join us in Boise, ID on July 19-20. We'll bring together passenger rail experts and advocates to continue working toward restoring a true national network for passenger rail that includes service to the Greater Northwest.
https://gnwprs.org/program/
Make your reservation as soon as possible to get our exclusive group rate.
https://gnwprs.org/accommodations/
Remote registration is also available.
Register today!
https://whova.com/portal/registration/annua1_202307/ibfhchyj
CHCS News from Charlie Hamilton, May 2023—Updates to the CHCS Organization Management System Coming Soon, National Account Executive Positions Available Now, Sponsorship Opportunities https://www.chcs.com/news/chcs-news-may-2023/ #Next9 #Jobs #CHCS @aawa @aanw @summit