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Tell Congress to Include Passenger Rail in Coronavirus Aid Bill

March 17, 2020

We need your help.

In a letter sent earlier today to the heads of the House and Senate committees on appropriations, the Rail Passengers Association asked Congress to also provide funding for intercity rail operators, commuter railroads, and public transit agencies to offset their steep revenue losses.

Now, we need YOUR help. Please join us in asking Congress to provide financial assistance to keep Amtrak, private rail operators, and transit agencies running in the face of this unprecedented stress facing our transportation system.

CALL NOW!

We need passengers to speak up to ensure these rail systems are able to restore pre-COVID-19 levels of service on all existing routes once travel restrictions are lifted, and to bring back any employees who have been furloughed as a result of the reduction of service levels.

Thank you for your help!

Sean Jeans-Gail, Vice President of Policy + Gov't Affairs
Rail Passengers Association

Comments

"I’m so proud that we came together in bipartisan fashion in the Senate to keep the Southwest Chief chugging along, and I’m grateful for this recognition from the Rail Passengers Association. This victory is a testament to what we can accomplish when we reach across the aisle and work together to advance our common interests."

Senator Tom Udall (D-NM)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief