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Local & Regional Organizations

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

BayRail Alliance

An all-volunteer transit consumer group working to promote an upgraded and expanded rail service in the Bay Area (formerly Peninsula Rail 2000)

Friends 4 Expo Transit

Citizens working for a light rail option in the Los Angeles Mid-City/Westside transit corridor, now partially open

Friends Of Light Rail

Sacramento County, CA

Rescue MUNI

San Francisco

SaveMUNI

San Francisco's only Independent Transportation Think Tank

TransForm

San Francisco Bay Area

Colorado

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Front Range On Track

Advocates for passenger train service between Albuquerque, Pueblo, Denver, Boulder and Cheyenne

Connecticut

Shore Line East Riders' Association

Representing users of the state-funded, Amtrak-operated service between New Haven, Old Saybrook and New London.

The Train Campaign

Working to restore restore passenger rail service between New York City, northwestern Connecticut, and western Massachusetts.

Tri-State Transportation Campaign

Supporting transportation reform in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut metro area.

Delaware

Delmarva Rail Passenger Association

Delaware - Maryland Eastern Shore; contact Tom Posatko for more information.

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Advance Atlanta

A Millennial Advocacy group for the expansion of MARTA

Hawaii

Idaho

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Empire Builder Advocates

Learn about the Empire Builder, how to ride it, why the it is important, and how you can support its continued operation.

Illinois

Citizens Taking Action

Riders' group for Chicago-region transit users

Empire Builder Advocates

Learn about the Empire Builder, how to ride it, why the it is important, and how you can support its continued operation.

Indiana

Iowa

Ride the Rail

Civic advocacy group to bring back passenger rail service from Chicago through Rockford to Dubuque, Iowa.

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Central Maryland Transportation Alliance

The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance is a diverse coalition of corporate and civic leaders uniting business, philanthropic and institutional sectors around a common agenda: improving and expanding transportation options for the citizens and businesses of Central Maryland. Our singular focus is to be a catalyst for improving the region's transportation.

Massachusetts

The Train Campaign

Working to restore restore passenger rail service between New York City, northwestern Connecticut, and western Massachusetts.

Trains In The Valley

Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts

TransitMatters

Boston-area transit advocates

Western Mass Rail Coalition

An association of rail advocacy groups working together to expand the use of passenger rail in Western Massachusetts.

Michigan

Minnesota

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Empire Builder Advocates

Learn about the Empire Builder, how to ride it, why the it is important, and how you can support its continued operation.

Mississippi

Missouri

Citizens for Modern Transit

Improving the quality of life in the St. Louis region through alternative means of transport

Montana

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

The purpose of regional rail authorities in Montana is to preserve and improve abandoned rail service for agriculture, industry or passenger traffic and to preserve the abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined to be practicable and necessary for the public welfare.

Empire Builder Advocates

Learn about the Empire Builder, how to ride it, why the it is important, and how you can support its continued operation.

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Delaware Valley Association of Railroad Passengers

Southeastern Pennsylvania/Central New Jersey

Lackawanna Coalition

Focuses on issues related to New Jersey Transit's Morris & Essex lines (e.g. schedule enhancements and station improvements).

Penn Jersey Rail Coalition

Working to restore New York City-Scranton service

Tri-State Transportation Campaign

Supporting transportation reform in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut metro area.

New Mexico

New York

Penn Jersey Rail Coalition

Working to restore New York City-Scranton service

Straphangers' Campaign

Transit users' group in New York City, project of the New York Public Interest Research Group

The Train Campaign

Working to restore restore passenger rail service between New York City, northwestern Connecticut, and western Massachusetts.

Transportation Alternatives

A local group in New York City whose primary focus is bicycle use, but which works in a broader context of less automobile use, more transit use, and better pedestrian facilities

Tri-State Transportation Campaign

Supporting transportation reform in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut metro area.

Village Crosstown Trolley Coalition

Organized by neighborhood residents to develop plans and community support for a trolley line linking the East Village, West Village and Greenwich Village.

North Carolina

North Carolina On Track

North Carolina On Track (NCOT*) is an initiative of the Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains (CAPT) to promote existing and future NCDOT Amtrak services to support individual mobility and local and regional economic development across the state.

North Dakota

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Empire Builder Advocates

Learn about the Empire Builder, how to ride it, why the it is important, and how you can support its continued operation.

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Pennsylvania

Delaware Valley Association of Railroad Passengers

Southeastern Pennsylvania/Central New Jersey

Penn Jersey Rail Coalition

Working to restore New York City-Scranton service

Pennsylvanians for Transit

We seek sustainable Pennsylvania funding for transit and advocate for service improvements to make transit more efficient.

Scranton Rail Restoration Coalition

We are a grassroots group working to bring passenger rail back to Northeastern Pennsylvania through Amtrak service between Scranton, Allentown, and Philadelphia; Amtrak service between Binghamton and Scranton; and restoring the Lackawanna Cut-off up to Scranton

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Tennessee

Texas

Light Rail Now!

Grassroots group promoting future light rail service in Austin

Utah

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Utah Rail Passengers Association

The Utah Rail Passengers Association works to promote the broader diversity of transportation options for residents of and visitors to Utah by educating citizens and policy makers about available transportation options. Our organization seeks funders, volunteers, and others interested parties to help us connect Utahns across miles and geographies in a more cohesive and sustainable way.

Vermont

Virginia

TransDominion Express

Information on proposed intercity passenger rail service from Bristol to Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Washington/Richmond

Washington

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Empire Builder Advocates

Learn about the Empire Builder, how to ride it, why the it is important, and how you can support its continued operation.

West Virginia

Wisconsin

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

Empire Builder Advocates

Learn about the Empire Builder, how to ride it, why the it is important, and how you can support its continued operation.

KenRail

Kenosha/Racine

ProRail

Madison

Wyoming

All Aboard Northwest

All Aboard Northwest (AANW) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy advocacy and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Northwest region, extending from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AANW believes that a comprehensive, long-distance, passenger and freight rail network, with seamless connections to other modes of transportation throughout the Greater Northwest will create significant benefits to the region’s economy, environment and equity.

US National orgs

Carbusters

International organization promoting alternatives to "car culture," including mass transit and rail

Center for Neighborhood Technology

A group located in Chicago concerned about sustainable transportation policy, including rail, with many other resources

Center for Transportation Excellence

A non-partisan policy research center that includes rebuttal information about common criticisms of rail transit

Community Transportation Association of America

A non-profit organization whose members are dedicated to mobility for all people, advocating affordable and accessible community transportation. Publishers of RAIL Magazine

Culture Change

Highlighting issues surrounding peak oil and conservation

Environmental Law and Policy Center

A Midwestern public interest environmental advocacy organization working to achieve cleaner energy resources and implement sustainable energy strategies, promote innovative and efficient transportation and land use approaches - including high-speed rail

Friends of Amtrak

Internet effort to support continued Amtrak funding, by Craig S. O'Connell.

High Speed Rail Association

A growing community working to bring the game-changing power of fast, frequent and affordable trains to North America.

National Corridors Initiative

Business, environmental, government, academic leaders advancing rail-corridor development as economic development, congestion mitigation, and environmental tools; linking those corridors into a network that maintains a true national rail system a high priority

OneRail Coalition

A coalition of freight, passenger, transit, environmental and labor groups, OneRail advocates for increased investment in the nation's railroad infrastructure to ensure our continued mobility, economic competitiveness and job creation, as well as to meet the energy and climate challenges of the 21st century

Rail Users Network

Representing long-distance, commuter and transit riders.

States for Passenger Rail Coalition

Organization representing state departments of transportation that seek to grow and improve the passenger train network with federal and state support.

Surface Transportation Policy Project

STPP wants intercity and local rail to have a strong presence in transportation public policy.

Travelers United

Organization fighting for all travelers across modes for consumer rights.

US High Speed Rail Association

Organization focused on advancing a state-of-the-art national high-speed rail network across the country.

Victoria Transport Policy Institute

A research organization in Canada but which writes frequently about US transportation issues

Canada

High Speed Rail Canada

National citizens' advocacy group

Transport 2000

National group for users of public transportation in Canada, including rail and transit

Germany

Pro Bahn

Organization of German rail passengers

Ireland

Rail Users Ireland

Organization representing thousands of rail users across all 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland, working for improved infrastructure and service.

Switzerland

Pro-Bahn Schweiz

ProRail Switzerland representing train and transit passengers in Switzerland

Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz (VCS)

Traffic Club of Switzerland promoting sustainable transportation in Switzerland, including walking, cycling and public transit, supporting "an optimal combination of different transport modes."

United Kingdom

Railfuture

Independent campaign for a better passenger and freight rail network in the United Kingdom.

Industry

Alstom

Supplier of propulsion systems for Amtrak high-speed Acela Express, and other products

American Passenger Rail Coalition

APRC represents railroad equipment suppliers and rail businesses working together for a better and safer passenger rail system

Bombardier

Manufacturer of many kinds of rail equipment, including Horizon cars, Superliner II's, and Acela Express for Amtrak

GE Transportation Systems

Builder of Amtrak's P-32 and P-42 diesel locomotives

Operation Lifesaver Inc.

A nationwide, non-profit public information program dedicated to reducing collisions, injuries and fatalities at highway-rail crossings and on railroad rights-of-way; site has news reports, educational materials, statistics, safety tips, upcoming events, and information on how to get involved

Railway Supply Institute

Trade group representing rail industry supply businesses

Railway Technology

Web site for the international rail transport industry; with news on current projects and developments, an equipment, products and services guide, exhibition and conference listings, an industry associations directory, as well as a comprehensive links page to relevant rail transportation resources.

Siemens Transportation Systems

International manufacturing concern, leading supplier of light rail cars in North America with assembly plants in Carson and Sacramento, Cal.

Talgo

Manufacturer of tilt trains used in Pacific Northwest Amtrak service

Labor

American Train Dispatchers Association

Dispatch trains over both Amtrak and most host railroads

Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees

Maintain tracks nationwide, both Amtrak and host railroads

Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

Maintain the signals systems, both Amtrak and host railroads

Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union

Staff Amtrak trains onboard services

International Association of Machinists

Maintain Amtrak's locomotives

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Maintain locomotives and cars electrical systems

Railroad Workers United

Work in various crafts on all rail carriers

SMART - Mechanical

Rebuild and maintain Amtrak rail cars

SMART - Transportation Division

Representing Amtrak's conductors

Transport Workers Union of America

Staff Amtrak trains onboard services

Transportation Communications International Union

Ticket Agents and station services; some onboard services

Transportation Trades Division of the AFL-CIO

Blanket organization whose subdivisions represent a vast majority of Amtrak workers