<![CDATA[Rail Passengers Association: Friday Hotline]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/s/friday-hotlinehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YmVy!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2cf7f100-cb60-4caf-8e9a-c420fa297822_500x500.jpegRail Passengers Association: Friday Hotlinehttps://railpassengers.substack.com/s/friday-hotlineSubstackTue, 30 Jun 2026 03:40:09 GMT<![CDATA[Hotline #1444]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1444https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1444Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:21:54 GMTOut of one holiday weekend and leading into another, but #HotlineFriday rolls on. This week, we are focused on expansion updates in Wisconsin and a couple of important ICYMI pieces from our President + CEO. Plus news of note from around the US.

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]]><![CDATA[Hotline #1443]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1443https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1443Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:50:14 GMTIt’s a slow week on the Hill, but we have you covered with a look at USDOT’s updated plans for NY Penn Station, plus we pose a question on how the UPNS deal would affect planned expansion for passenger rail. All that and more! See you on board!

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]]><![CDATA[Hotline #1442]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1442https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1442Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:44:12 GMTIt’s that time of the week! Happy #HotlineFriday! THUD moves its FY27 funding bill to the full House for a vote, the FTA tries to define “Family Friendly Transit”, and we welcome our 2026 summer interns. Plus all the usual from around the country.

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]]><![CDATA[Hotline #1441]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1441https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1441Fri, 29 May 2026 22:26:40 GMTMajor cuts in the THUD FY27 spending bill, STB accepts UP/NS’ revised application, controversy brewing over an eminent domain amendment, and don’t believe everything you read online (except when we write it, amirite?) + all the latest! #HotlineFriday

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]]><![CDATA[Hotline #1440]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1440https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1440Thu, 21 May 2026 21:52:20 GMTHappy #HotlineThursday! A VERY busy week leading into Memorial Day weekend. Analysis of the draft BUILD America 250 Act, updates from NY Penn Station, Amtrak bids adieu to Roger Harris, and so much more. See you onboard! Highball!

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]]><![CDATA[Hotline #1439]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1439https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1439Fri, 15 May 2026 20:58:26 GMTHappy #HotlineFriday! The fight for a new surface bill kicks off, a deep dive into a new Senate report on the post-IIJA investment cliff, and an update on the looming LIRR worker strike. All that and the usual news roundup from around the country.

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]]><![CDATA[Hotline #1438]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1438https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1438Fri, 08 May 2026 21:22:49 GMTWe are back! Miss us? Site outage last week, but we didn’t skip a beat. There is a TON to get you updated on - FOIA review of Amtrak’s LD fleet RFP, more on the UP/NS merger, Amtrak’s FY27 annual report, and TSA along the tracks? PLUS SO MUCH MORE! See you onboard! Highball!

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]]><![CDATA[Hotline #1437 ]]>https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1437https://railpassengers.substack.com/p/hotline-1437Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMTIt's "Advocacy Week" eve and, while staff is ready to welcome advocates from around the country to DC, we have some Amtrak news (new IG report and long distance fleet RFP) and all the links you have come to love. See you onboard! Highball!

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