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All Aboard Washington

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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.

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/07/2026
Want to see the new train in the wild? Test run tomorrow, 7/23, between Seattle and Eugene. Schedule in comments. We appreciate tags if you catch pics or video. #train #newtrain #photograpy🚄🚉📷💚🤎🤍🥳
Photo capture by Walter Baird at Tukwila, Washington, during a signal test run for the new Amtrak Cascades train showing the nose of the new Amtrak Cascades cab car.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 22/07/2026
All Aboard Washington, a passenger rail advocacy group, will host a meeting in Ritzville on Monday, August 3 at 1 p.m. at City Hall to discuss plans to establish an Amtrak stop in Ritzville. Local support is vital.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 19/07/2026
We hope you will share this new AAWA trifold brochure with your friends. It's available on the AAWA website at www.aawa.us/site/assets/...
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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
We need more transit options on the I-5 corridor!
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 16/07/2026
Estimated schedules for Airo test runs on July 21 and 23.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 15/07/2026
A Final Farewell to Blaine's Historic Train Station
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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 14/07/2026
The I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project has completed federal environmental review and the first phase of work is marching toward construction. Does that mean internal strife over major elements of the program is in the rearview mirror? Far from it. Story: www.theurbanist.org/i-5-expansio...
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I-5 Expansion Over Columbia River Stumbles Forward with Federal Greenlight
The I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project has completed its federal environmental review and the first phase of work is marching toward construction. Does that mean internal strife over major elem...
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 11/07/2026
We’ll be reporting to the board today about the latest numbers for the Toppenish event, so if you can, could you please register? The link is aawa.us/events/aawa-... Can't wait to see you there!
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AAWA Toppenish Summer Event
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 10/07/2026
Getting together, turning 50, new train sets, join us in Toppenish, Northwest rail vision, support S. 3728, upcoming events, support us... www.aawa.us/news/posts/a...
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AAWA News, July 2026
Getting together, turning 50, new train sets, join us in Toppenish, Northwest rail vision, support S. 3728, upcoming events, support us
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 01/07/2026
Iconic train stations. Portland and Seattle are two of the oldest.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 28/06/2026
We're getting there! Who will be the 20th reservation for Toppenish on August 8 so that we can meet our minimum and make this exciting event happen? The deadline is Wednesday, so don't wait! Reserve now at aawa.us/events/aawa-... or call Charlie at 360-529-5552 x3 with your payment info.
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AAWA Toppenish Summer Event
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 25/06/2026
Please join All Aboard Washington for our Summer Event at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Toppenish WA on Saturday, August 8. Your ticket incudes admission to the museum, a box lunch in their dining car, and much more. We must receive registrations by Wed. July 1 at aawa.us/events/aawa-...
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AAWA Toppenish Summer Event
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Charlie Hamilton @chas.us · 23/06/2026
How Many People Do Not Drive? At least 30%, and probably more. allaboardnw.org/blog/how-man... @nondriver.bsky.social has more information.
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How Many People Do Not Drive?
Our transportation decisions are often made with the assumption that everyone drives. But what about those who are too young, too old, too poor, disabled, or choose not to drive because of concerns ab...
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Charlie Hamilton @chas.us · 21/06/2026
I’m one of the #30percent that doesn’t drive. But I’ve been lucky to live in places with decent local transit, and connections to #Amtrak. Tell your elected representatives that rail and transit is a major priority, and a tiny percentage of our tax dollars.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 18/06/2026
Set 6 at Exton PA on the Keystone line. HAR to PHL. Thanks to Betty.
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Sound Transit says the first FIFA Men's World Cup game in Seattle on Monday led to 210,000 light rail boardings, a number that gets close to the ridership records set during the Super Bowl parade on February 11 and marks the third busiest day in the agency's history.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 17/06/2026
Fire season is off to a roaring start in eastern Washington and Oregon. Be careful. From fire.airnow.gov#7.38/46.068/...
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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 15/06/2026
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, SOCCER FANS. Get acquainted with our state via this highly accurate and mostly-to-scale map.
A hot mess of colorful scribbles all over a map of Washington, featuring doodles of iconic Washington features like mountains, orcas, ferries, cherries, onions, and other produce. The map emphasizes the busyness of the Seattle area, I-5, I-90, US 2, and the U.S./Canada border during the World Cup games.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 27/05/2026
The new Airo trains will be seen testing on the corridor shortly! Service is expected to begin in September. But we need your help to make sure that they will run throughout the region. See our newsletter at aawa.us/news/posts/a...
Airo Cascades transit in testing in the Northeast Corridor.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 17/05/2026
The new Airo train sets are cool, aren't they? Now, how about making them run all over the state? Please donate to All Aboard Washington to help make that happen! www.aawa.us/support/
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 17/05/2026
The new Airo train sets are cool, aren't they? Now, how about making them run all over the state? Please donate to All Aboard Washington to help make that happen! www.aawa.us/support/
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 17/05/2026
We're mostly posting our Airo pics on the AAWA forum at aawaforum.org/threads/new-... Everyone is welcome.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 17/05/2026
Latest Airo delivery has an unusual "caboose!"
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 08/05/2026
Sounder North may end in 2033 seattletransitblog.com/2026/05/08/s...
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Sounder North may end in 2033
A Sounder North train waits at Everett Station (SounderBruce). Yesterday, the Sound Transit Board Executive Committee reviewed a proposal assembled by the three county executives to realign ST3 for…
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 01/05/2026
New Cascades train set in testing on the Northeast Corridor. Photo courtesy Betty.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 22/04/2026
Reminder that you can participate in the latest discussions at aawaforum.org
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Discussion of topics related to passenger & freight rail.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 10/04/2026
Washington State Standard: AAWA executive director Hamilton on new trainsets, World Cup washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/10/n...
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New Amtrak trains coming soon to PNW, but not in time for World Cup • Washington State Standard
Summer capacity in the Pacific Northwest will remain limited due to a railcar shortage. New trainsets are still expected later in the year.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 02/03/2026
Tomorrow night! End-Of-Session Reception & Wrap Up Agenda www.aawa.us/about/recept...
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End-Of-Session Reception & Wrap Up
We pleased to invite you to an end-of-session Whistle Stop Reception. End-Of-Session Reception & Wrap Up ~ for all legislators and stakeholders with an interest in advancing rail in Washington state
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 20/02/2026
Rep. Julia Reed, the primary sponsor of HB 2092, sends her thanks to those of us who contacted our legislators on behalf of the bill. www.aawa.us/news/posts/t...
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Thank you and the train rolls on
Rep. Julia Reed, the primary sponsor of HB 2092, sends her thanks to those of us who contacted our legislators on behalf of the bill.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 17/02/2026
Please call your Washington legislators by 5 PM today and ask them to vote for HB 2092, Rail Advisory Committee. www.aawa.us/news/posts/a...
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Ask Your Legislators to Vote for a Rail Advisory Committee Today! | HB 2092
Please call your Washington legislators by 5 PM today and ask them to vote for HB 2092, Rail Advisory Committee. There are over 90 bills under consideration today, so let's not let this important legi...
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 15/02/2026
Thanks so much to Mitch from @allaboardohio.org for an inspiring presentation. They're really making a difference to the future of rail in the Midwest through careful planning, political engagement, and the work of enthusiastic volunteers in towns and campuses throughout their state.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 11/02/2026
All are invited to this meeting to listen to a presentation given by Mitch Radakovich, Board Chair for All Aboard Ohio. Mitch is part of the younger generation that has an affinity for improved and expanded passenger rail services . Saturday, 14 February 2026 1:00 pm PT aawa.us/events/membe...
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 11/02/2026
"The first Airo trainsets are slated to enter service on the Amtrak Cascades, serving the Pacific Northwest corridor between Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, BC, and Eugene, Oregon. All eight Amtrak Cascades trainsets are expected to finish manufacturing in 2026." media.amtrak.com/2026/02/meet...
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Meet the New Airo Fleet - Amtrak Media
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 09/02/2026
New Siemens trainset on train 817 at Newark, DE today. Thanks to Betty for the photos!
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 03/02/2026
"Passenger and freight rail stakeholders must collaborate with federal and state governments to create a mutually beneficial way of moving people and goods safely and cleanly in our country." AAWA Government Affairs Director Luis Moscoso wrote. www.aawa.us/site/assets/...
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 09/01/2026
All Aboard Washington's Membership Meeting will be held tomorrow, Saturday, January 10 at 1:00 pm on Zoom. Nominations for the 2026 Board and Officers will be voted on. AAWA's 2026 legislative priorities will be discussed. www.aawa.us/news/posts/0...
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 08/01/2026
Reminder: the AAWA membership meeting will be held via Zoom this Saturday, January 10, at 1:00 pm. We’re looking to fill some board vacancies, so please let us know if you are interested. Register here at no cost: www.aawa.us/events/aawa-...
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AAWA Membership Meeting, January 2026
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 01/01/2026
Thanks to everyone who has helped @aawa.us end 2025 with a very successful fundraiser. We look forward to working with you to make progress on our 2026 legislative priorities www.aawa.us/news/posts/a...
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All Aboard Washington's 2026 Legislative Priorities - Updated
AAWA 2026 Legislative Priorities Approved by vote of AAWA Board of Directors October 11, 2025 Revised December 13, 2025
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 31/12/2025
It's the final day of AAWA's matching fundraiser. We're very close to reaching our goal--please bring us into the station! Donate now at www.aawa.us/support/ Thanks, and we wish you safe travels in the new year!
Fundraiser progress bar showing 94 percent of $35,000.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 27/12/2025
Happy Holidays from AAWA! As 2025 comes to a close, we want to share with you some of the successes your engagement and support have enabled this past year. We also look ahead at some exciting opportunities and news for 2026. aawa.us/news/posts/a...
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AAWA Year-End Report and How You Can Help
Happy Holidays from AAWA! As 2025 comes to a close, we want to share with you some of the successes your engagement and support have enabled this past year. We also look ahead at some exciting opportu...
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Rail $395 million Public transit $753 million Debt $1.7 billion Highway upgrades $5.3 billion someone who is good at transportation planning please help me budget this. my state is dying
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 14/12/2025
A recording, chat transcript and agenda from today's meeting, which featured a presentation from WSDOT, have been posted on the AAWA Forum at aawaforum.org/threads/reco... Anyone is welcome to register for the forum at no cost.
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 13/12/2025
All Aboard Washington's December and January Meetings www.aawa.us/news/aawa-de...
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AAWA December and January Meetings
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 11/12/2025
Reminder: AAWA Annual Meeting, Saturday, December 13, 2025 Zoom meeting, also available by phone 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT Our speaker will be Kirk Fredrickson of the WSDOT Rail, Freight and Ports Division. Please register at www.aawa.us/events/aawa-...
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 06/12/2025
AAWA's Executive Director, Charles Hamilton, presented an outline of our 2026 legislative priorities to a lively meeting of the Nondrivers Alliance on December 5. We look forward to continuing our work together. aawa.us/news/posts/a... aawa.us/news/posts/a...
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AAWA Presentation to Nondrivers Alliance
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 03/12/2025
We're making good progress! With your help, AAWA can continue to advocate for improved rail options throughout the state. Please donate now at aawa.us/support/
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 29/11/2025
All Aboard Washington is busily planning our upcoming legislative efforts. Please help us make 2026 a success by donating generously at aawa.us/support/ Thank you, and safe travels!
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 26/11/2025
Everyone at All Aboard Washington wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels! We hope you can join us for our annual meeting on December 13. And don't forget that our fundraiser is still underway. Please donate now! aawa.us/support/
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 25/11/2025
AAWA has been following the issue of how tires are killing salmon since 2021 www.aawa.us/news/posts/s... and now there is some potential good news. westseattleblog.com/2025/11/foll...
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How passenger rail is integral to our environmental goals and can help equitably rebuild our economy
How passenger rail is integral to our environmental goals and can help equitably rebuild our economy
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All Aboard Washington @aawa.us · 22/11/2025
Letter to the editor: "Invest in trains" www.seattletimes.com/opinion/lett...
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Transportation: Invest in trains
Re: “WA residents deserve more from their transportation system” (Nov. 9, Opinion): Washington can build the transport system we deserve: one that gets us where we want to go safely, efficiently and a...
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