Happening Now
Archive -- ESPA "Rally for Amtrak"
Date
Thursday, September 7, 2023 1:00 PM Thursday, September 7, 2023 3:00 PM
Location
Hudson, NY (HUD) Amtrak Station 69 S Front St Hudson NY 12534
WHERE: Amtrak Station, Hudson, NY
WHEN: Thursday, September 7th, at 1:00 PM
WHY: To Urge Congressman Molinaro and our Congressional delegation to Oppose Cuts to Amtrak funding proposed by the House Appropriations Committee
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the FY24 THUD Appropriations bill in mid-September. The proposed bill would cut Amtrak funding by 64% from the FY23 adopted budget and reduce Federal Railroad Administration capital program grants to passenger rail by 60%. The Senate Appropriations Committee has not recommended large cuts to Amtrak funding for FY24. If adopted, these cuts will result in greatly reduced Amtrak service in the Hudson Valley and across New York State.
"The Rail Passenger Association's recognition of the essential work done by SMART-TD members aboard Amtrak during this difficult period is appreciated. The Golden Spike Award serves as a testament to the compassion and dedication our conductors, assistant conductors and other workers exhibit constantly through times both ordinary and extraordinary."
Jeremy Ferguson, SMART-TD President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.