Happening Now
Volunteers Getting It Done!
March 6, 2026
by Jim Mathews / President & CEO
From getting a handle on our internal tech assets to advancing our in-house economic-benefits modeling, our new Professional Staff volunteers are making a real, tangible difference every day here at the Rail Passengers Association.
I couldn’t be more proud of all the great things they’re accomplishing on behalf of everyone in America who wants more and better trains, everywhere. And pretty soon, you’ll see their work in our marketing materials, promotional messages, and in standing up our new Consumer Affairs advocacy team.
You can meet the team, at least virtually, by checking out our new Team page, highlighting our Professional Staff, our Board of Directors, and our elected Council of Representatives, as well as our governing documents as an IRS-recognized nonprofit. As more join us, we’ll be adding to that page, so check back frequently. And if you have an idea or question about a particular subject area, a quick check of our Meet the Team page will help you discover the right person to contact.
Check it out at http://railpassengers.org/meettheteam !
"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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