All Aboard Washington
@aawa.us
For over forty years, All Aboard Washington (AAWA) has promoted better passenger and freight rail service in the Pacific Northwest. We champion safe, reliable, frequent, competitive, and convenient passenger rail services that meet the needs of all.
The new train sets are almost halfway to the east coast for testing. AAWA's fundraiser is almost halfway to our goal. Who will get there first? Donate now at aawa.us/support/
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The new train sets are almost halfway to the east coast for testing. AAWA's fundraiser is almost halfway to our goal. Who will get there first? Donate now at aawa.us/support/
Next stop: Philly!
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Next stop: Philly!
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
Our new train is on its way to the Northeast Corridor for additional testing—marking a major milestone on the path to launching our new trains on the Amtrak Cascades corridor in 2026. Our Amtrak friends tell us that it should bee arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
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You are invited to join us to create better rail connectivity throughout the region.
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
October 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
You are invited to join us to create better rail connectivity throughout the region.
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
How can we in the Greater Northwest be effective advocates for rail in 2026 and beyond?
Friday, October 17
1:15 pm PT
AORTA office (Portland Union Station, Room 253) and online
allaboardnw.org/ran/
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Looking to connect people? Mark Twain: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Rail travel benefits the economy, environment, & equity, & is supported by liberals and conservatives. Donate to @aawa.us at www.aawa.us/support/ & @allaboardnw.org at allaboardnw.org/support/
October 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Looking to connect people? Mark Twain: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Rail travel benefits the economy, environment, & equity, & is supported by liberals and conservatives. Donate to @aawa.us at www.aawa.us/support/ & @allaboardnw.org at allaboardnw.org/support/
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Federal momentum for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor.
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
Sheehy bill could boost rail passenger service through Bozeman
If the route enters service within the BSPRA's proposed five-year timeline, a 2,300-mile rail service could connect passengers from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest by end of 2030.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Federal momentum for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor.
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (MT) has introduced S.2916, making it easier for long-distance passenger rail projects to advance in the Corridor ID program.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/s...
You can still connect between Amtrak and transit in western Washington during the #WeekWithoutDriving. See the All Aboard Washington website at aawa.us/week-without... for details for 20 cities.
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
aawa.us
October 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
You can still connect between Amtrak and transit in western Washington during the #WeekWithoutDriving. See the All Aboard Washington website at aawa.us/week-without... for details for 20 cities.
A rail advocate is anyone who wants to improve passenger rail and is willing to talk to other people including elected officials about jmproving passenger trains. Attend the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, and learn how you can be a more effective passenger rail advocate. aawa.us/news/posts/r...
Rail Advocates Mobilize for Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, Oct. 15–16 in Portland
Rail advocates from All Aboard Northwest, AORTA, and All Aboard Washington are encouraging members, allies, and community leaders to participate in the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, October 15–16 at ...
aawa.us
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A rail advocate is anyone who wants to improve passenger rail and is willing to talk to other people including elected officials about jmproving passenger trains. Attend the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, and learn how you can be a more effective passenger rail advocate. aawa.us/news/posts/r...
We urgently need to raise funds to pay for the cost of maintaining our communications and administrative infrastructure, dialogue with our legislators, and community organizing activities, all in the interest of promoting passenger rail as a means of better public transportation.
Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA
www.aawa.us
September 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We urgently need to raise funds to pay for the cost of maintaining our communications and administrative infrastructure, dialogue with our legislators, and community organizing activities, all in the interest of promoting passenger rail as a means of better public transportation.
Imagine your life without driving. We are joining organizations across Washington State to celebrate the #WeekWithoutDriving! Will you be participating by #AmtrakCascades or #SounderRail ? Check out our guide to rail and transit connections at www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
www.aawa.us
September 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Imagine your life without driving. We are joining organizations across Washington State to celebrate the #WeekWithoutDriving! Will you be participating by #AmtrakCascades or #SounderRail ? Check out our guide to rail and transit connections at www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
The #WeekWithoutDriving starts tomorrow! Will you be participating by @AmtrakCascades.wsdot.gov or #SounderRail ? Check out the handy guide to rail and transit connectiions www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
www.aawa.us
September 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The #WeekWithoutDriving starts tomorrow! Will you be participating by @AmtrakCascades.wsdot.gov or #SounderRail ? Check out the handy guide to rail and transit connectiions www.aawa.us/week-without... Post your stories!
@aawa.us is encouraging individuals and elected officials to spend the week from Sep 29 – Oct 5 without using cars. To help plan car-free trips, AAWA has created a website at aawa.us/week-without... detailing how to connect between local transit and 20 Amtrak and commuter rail stations.
Connect between rail and transit during the Week Without Driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025
aawa.us
September 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
@aawa.us is encouraging individuals and elected officials to spend the week from Sep 29 – Oct 5 without using cars. To help plan car-free trips, AAWA has created a website at aawa.us/week-without... detailing how to connect between local transit and 20 Amtrak and commuter rail stations.
'[AAWA''s Gary] Wirt…reviewed the history of passenger rail in WA, studies of regional and long-distance passenger rail demand and needs, and potential future funding.…Nearly all members of the public…agreed with Wirt and asked for passenger rail to be part of CAWG’s considerations." arr.as/cawg
State planning group: Yakima could be part of long-term airport solution
At a recent Union Gap meeting, Washington’s Commercial Aviation Work Group discussed Yakima Air Terminal’s potential role in easing airport overcrowding across the state.
www.yakimaherald.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
'[AAWA''s Gary] Wirt…reviewed the history of passenger rail in WA, studies of regional and long-distance passenger rail demand and needs, and potential future funding.…Nearly all members of the public…agreed with Wirt and asked for passenger rail to be part of CAWG’s considerations." arr.as/cawg
Join us in Portland October 15-17 for the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, where passenger and freight rail leaders and elected officials will discuss opportunities to improve the shared rail system that spans the Greater Northwest. Details at nwsummit.org. Register now to attend in person or online.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Join us in Portland October 15-17 for the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit, where passenger and freight rail leaders and elected officials will discuss opportunities to improve the shared rail system that spans the Greater Northwest. Details at nwsummit.org. Register now to attend in person or online.
@aawa.us is pleased to participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving this year. We'll shortly be posting some suggestions about how you can make connections between 21 Washington state passenger rail stations and local transit. Stay tuned!
Really excited about how many groups across Washington State are hosting #WeekWithoutDriving activities this year.
@spokanereimagined.org is building 29 bus benches, partnering with local artists to decorate them, and installing them across the city!
Read more:
@spokanereimagined.org is building 29 bus benches, partnering with local artists to decorate them, and installing them across the city!
Read more:
How Would You Get Around If You Couldn't Drive Yourself? - Disability Rights Washington
Washington State, September 29 to October 5, 2025 -- Imagine your life without driving. Could you navigate your daily routines, reach your workplace, doctor's office, or connect with loved ones? This ...
disabilityrightswa.org
September 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@aawa.us is pleased to participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving this year. We'll shortly be posting some suggestions about how you can make connections between 21 Washington state passenger rail stations and local transit. Stay tuned!
Join us next Saturday, August 9, at noon!
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
AAWA Picnic, August 2025
www.aawa.us
August 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Join us next Saturday, August 9, at noon!
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
All Aboard Washington will be having our annual picnic in Lacey!
We need to get an accurate count, so please register online for the event at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-... no later than Monday, August 4, at 9 pm PT.
The first Siemens Airo loco has left the factory in Sacramento. Next stop is testing in Pueblo, followed by testing on the NEC, then service on the Cascades.
July 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The first Siemens Airo loco has left the factory in Sacramento. Next stop is testing in Pueblo, followed by testing on the NEC, then service on the Cascades.
With your help, AAWA had another successful matching fundraiser. Please continue to donate at www.aawa.us/support/ and keep us on track!
Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA
www.aawa.us
July 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
With your help, AAWA had another successful matching fundraiser. Please continue to donate at www.aawa.us/support/ and keep us on track!
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"The US transportation system has all the balance of a two-legged stool. Adding passenger rail doesn't just add an option, it adds stability" @lakeshorerail.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"The US transportation system has all the balance of a two-legged stool. Adding passenger rail doesn't just add an option, it adds stability" @lakeshorerail.bsky.social
This is the final day for your donation to AAWA to be matched. Donate now! www.aawa.us/support/
Join, Renew or Donate to AAWA
www.aawa.us
June 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This is the final day for your donation to AAWA to be matched. Donate now! www.aawa.us/support/
AAWA and other nw rail advocates participated in a briefing from Abe Zumwalt of David Evans and Assoc. on June 27 to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority regarding their Corridor ID work for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor. www.aawa.us/news/posts/b...
BSPRA DEA Presentation
AAWA and other northwest rail advocates participated in a briefing from Abe Zumwalt of David Evans and Associates on Friday, June 27 to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the Big Sky Passeng...
www.aawa.us
June 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
AAWA and other nw rail advocates participated in a briefing from Abe Zumwalt of David Evans and Assoc. on June 27 to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority regarding their Corridor ID work for the Big Sky North Coast Corridor. www.aawa.us/news/posts/b...
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The collapse of a progressive transportation package in Oregon (and the very mediocre package that passed in WA) suggests to me that Democrats need to come up with a coherent transportation policy consensus beyond "do everything."
June 28, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The collapse of a progressive transportation package in Oregon (and the very mediocre package that passed in WA) suggests to me that Democrats need to come up with a coherent transportation policy consensus beyond "do everything."
South Dakota passenger rail advocates launch “Train Trek” presentations www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/06/24/s...
South Dakota passenger rail advocates launch “Train Trek” presentations
Advocates pushing for passenger rail service in South Dakota are traveling across the state to meet with interested parties and help others express their interest.
www.dakotanewsnow.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
South Dakota passenger rail advocates launch “Train Trek” presentations www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/06/24/s...
Reminder: The deadline for the AAWA matching fundraiser and our call for videos is next Monday, June 30. Please respond now! aawa.us/news/posts/r...
Reminders: Matching Fundraiser and Call for Video
The deadline for the AAWA matching fundraiser and our call for videos is next Monday, June 30. Please respond now!
aawa.us
June 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Reminder: The deadline for the AAWA matching fundraiser and our call for videos is next Monday, June 30. Please respond now! aawa.us/news/posts/r...
New Amtrak Cascades trains arrive in 2026 amtrakcascades.com/about/new-am...
New Amtrak Cascades trains arrive in 2026 – Amtrak Cascades
amtrakcascades.com
June 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
New Amtrak Cascades trains arrive in 2026 amtrakcascades.com/about/new-am...
AAWA News, June 2025 www.aawa.us/news/posts/a...
AAWA News, June 2025
Donate now to double the benefit to All Aboard Washington, Toot your town's horn, Legislature passes direction for Amtrak Cascades improvements, Reminder to sign up for the AAWA Forum, Join us for our...
www.aawa.us
June 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
AAWA News, June 2025 www.aawa.us/news/posts/a...