Invest, Expand, and Defend Amtrak

To Members of Congress and Federal Transportation Leaders:

We, the undersigned, urge you to fully fund, expand, and protect Amtrak as a vital piece of our national transportation system.

Passenger rail is public infrastructure—connecting communities, supporting good-paying union jobs, and offering a safer, more sustainable alternative to driving and flying. But without strong federal investment and oversight, Amtrak cannot meet the needs of today’s riders or future generations.

We call on you to:

• Provide long-term, dedicated federal funding for Amtrak operations, equipment, and infrastructure

• Enforce existing laws requiring freight railroads to prioritize Amtrak and improve on-time performance

• Expand routes and increase frequency to serve more people, especially in rural and underserved communities

• Ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained trains by supporting the workers who keep the system running

• Reject any proposals that would weaken Amtrak’s public mission or undermine labor protections

• Protect labor and union jobs across the entire passenger rail system

We believe that public rail is a public right—and it’s time to treat it that way.

Let’s build a stronger, safer, and more connected future with Amtrak at the center.