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Hotline #1,423
January 9, 2026
Like Jordan in March of 95, we are back! Got news on the Amtrak OIG report that was released in the dying embers of 2025, we announce the inaugural volunteer staff class, and we have new details on our spring workshops in DC. Plus all the news items you love and adore. See you onboard! Highball!
Hotline #1,423–January 9th, 2026
Get on track with this week's rail passengers news
"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world’s economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger’s Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.
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