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Hotline #1,418
November 14, 2025
The Association joins in on comments to the STB on the proposed UP/NS merger, the Boss goes live on the air in Ohio, a wrap up of some newsworthy transit updates from around the US, and we kick off a new volunteer program. See you onboard! Highball!
Hotline #1,418–November 14th, 2025
Get on track with this week's rail passengers news
"The Rail Passenger Association's recognition of the essential work done by SMART-TD members aboard Amtrak during this difficult period is appreciated. The Golden Spike Award serves as a testament to the compassion and dedication our conductors, assistant conductors and other workers exhibit constantly through times both ordinary and extraordinary."
Jeremy Ferguson, SMART-TD President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.
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