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Hotline #1,429
February 20, 2026
It's just another #HotlineFriday (Ooh-oh)... The Association's statement on the potential organizational restructuring of Amtrak, the clock restarts on the UPNS merger, and we take a look at the world of air-rail alliances. See you onboard! Highball!
Hotline #1,429–February 20th, 2026
Get on track with this week's rail passengers news
"I’m so proud that we came together in bipartisan fashion in the Senate to keep the Southwest Chief chugging along, and I’m grateful for this recognition from the Rail Passengers Association. This victory is a testament to what we can accomplish when we reach across the aisle and work together to advance our common interests."
Senator Tom Udall (D-NM)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief
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