Resources
RailNation:DC 2023 - Spring Advocacy Summit & Day On The Hill | March 26-29, 2023
- RailNation: Meridian 2023 - Fall Advocacy Symposium | October 6-8, 2023
- RailNation:DC 2023 - Spring Advocacy Summit & Day On The Hill | March 26-29, 2023
- RailNation:KC 2022 - Fall Advocacy Symposium | October 21-23, 2022
- RailNation:DC 2022 - Spring Advocacy Summit & Day On The Hill | March 27-30, 2022
- RailNation:DC - Virtual Fall Advocacy Conference | September 19 - 22, 2021
- Spring Advocacy Summit + Day on the Hill | April 18 - 20, 2021
Presentations
Keynote Address: Taking The Action to the States
Shayne Gil, Program Director, Council on Rail Transportation, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Amtrak and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Updates on Service Levels, Equipment, and New Routes
Larry Chestler, Vice President, Long Distance Service Line, Amtrak
Mariah Morales, Government Affairs, Amtrak
Legislative Briefing & BIL Update
Sean Jeans-Gail, VP of Gov't Affairs, Rail Passengers
Luncheon Speaker: Federal Railroad Administration, Long Distance Study Update
Lyle Leitelt, Community Planner Team Lead, FRA
Katie List, Community Planner, FRA
Day on the Hill Preparation + Local Outreach
Sean Jeans-Gail, VP of Gov't Affairs, Rail Passengers
Workshop: Developing State Route Support Teams
Sean Jeans-Gail, VP of Gov't Affairs, Rail Passengers
Workshop: Volunteering Creates a Better Rail Network
Madison Ned Butler, Communications Manager, Rail Passengers
President’s Opening Remarks
2022 Financial Summary
Jim Mathews, President & CEO, Rail Passengers
"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world’s economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger’s Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.