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It's All About Return on Investment
All Aboard Washington's Luis Moscoso shared introductory remarks with the Legislature's Statewide Transportation Needs Assessment Advisory Panel on Wednesday, August 19....
AAWA Participates in Statewide Transportation Needs Assessment
All Aboard Washington's Luis Moscoso, who was named to the Legislature's Statewide Transportation Needs Assessment Advisory Panel in June, will participate in the panel's initial meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, at at 1:00 PM....
"Go By Train Safely" Masks Available for Donations to AAWA
All Aboard Washington is offering a very limited number of masks printed with the AAWA logo and the slogan “Go By Train Safely” to those who donate $100 or more. Donate soon, as these masks will sell out quickly....
East-West Passenger Rail System Will be a Boon for All Washingtonians
The East-West passenger rail restoration project got some time in the spotlight last Saturday thanks to All Aboard Washington's successful Central Washington Passenger Rail Summit. While the state transportation budget will face challenges over the next few years, East-West passenger rail has strong prospects....
WSDOT Provides Update on Cascades Service
All Aboard Washington is pleased that progress is being made to restart Amtrak's use of the Point Defiance Bypass. We are disappointed that there were no details given about expectations for new equipment aside from the temporary Horizon cars provided by Amtrak....
The Turning Point for Northwest Passenger Rail
We support high-speed rail. We also need investment in "emerging high-speed rail" that can be implemented quickly on existing infrastructure....
Feasibility Study on East-West Service Released This Week; AAWA Discusses Results Saturday
The final version of the year-long study of the feasibility of returning passenger rail service to the Yakima Valley and Stampede Pass is being released this week. All Aboard Washington advocated for this study, which was overseen by the Legislative Joint Transportation Committee. AAWA responded to the draft study earlier. We will discuss the final study this Saturday, July 11, during our online Central Washington Passenger Rail Summit....
All Aboard Washington Responds to East-West Passenger Rail Study
All Aboard Washington is pleased that the Feasibility of an East-West Intercity Passenger Rail System for Washington State (East-West) study previewed on Tuesday shows that passenger rail service between Seattle, Auburn, Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Yakima, Toppenish, Pasco, and Spokane is technically and financially viable. It is imperative that this preliminary study be followed up with a full analysis of the economic benefits that will accrue to the areas to be served by East-West passenger rail service via Stampede Pass....
AAWA Continues its Mission Through Trying Times
In these troubled times, All Aboard Washington and our coalition partners are working harder than ever to make essential travel easier and safer. We need your help to sustain our momentum....
We Need More Train Service, Not Less
We ask you to promote the Amtrak Cascades and the national network with local, state and national officials. In spite of the severe drop in ridership, these are essential services that are lifelines for many people. Passenger rail service should be expanded NOW as an important component of the post-COVID economic recovery plan....