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Hotline #1,430
February 27, 2026
Another #HotlineFriday in the books. We cover Amtrak's new long distance fleet strategy, passenger's reactions to the USDOT's proposed Amtrak reorganization, and news stories from around the country. Let's get to it. See you onboard! Highball!
Hotline #1,430–February 27th, 2026
Get on track with this week's rail passengers news
"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting
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