Happening Now
Volunteers Getting It Done!
March 6, 2026
by Jim Mathews / President & CEO
From getting a handle on our internal tech assets to advancing our in-house economic-benefits modeling, our new Professional Staff volunteers are making a real, tangible difference every day here at the Rail Passengers Association.
I couldn’t be more proud of all the great things they’re accomplishing on behalf of everyone in America who wants more and better trains, everywhere. And pretty soon, you’ll see their work in our marketing materials, promotional messages, and in standing up our new Consumer Affairs advocacy team.
You can meet the team, at least virtually, by checking out our new Team page, highlighting our Professional Staff, our Board of Directors, and our elected Council of Representatives, as well as our governing documents as an IRS-recognized nonprofit. As more join us, we’ll be adding to that page, so check back frequently. And if you have an idea or question about a particular subject area, a quick check of our Meet the Team page will help you discover the right person to contact.
Check it out at http://railpassengers.org/meettheteam !
"On behalf of Amtrak’s onboard service staff, I want to thank the Rail Passengers Association for honoring their hard work with this award. The past couple years have indeed been difficult for Amtrak onboard service staff – coping with furloughs and job insecurity, adapting to changing protocols and services, not to mention the unfortunate events such as a tragic derailment and a fatal shooting. Nevertheless, our dedicated members at Amtrak have handled these hurdles with the care, attention and diligence for which they’re known. We thank Rail Passengers for their acknowledgement of our members’ hard work and, as always, look forward to seeing you on the rails."
Arthur Maratea, TCU/IAM National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.
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