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Hotline #1,432
March 13, 2026
A bit of a slow news week (at least in the passenger rail advocacy world), but #HotlineFriday rolls on. We cover a strategy reset for CAHSR, take a look overseas with the reopening of a line between China & NK, and let you know about a chance to tour the restored Michigan Central Station in the Motor City. Plus all that's fit to print. See you onboard! Highball!
Hotline #1,432–March 13th, 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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