States for Passenger Rail Coaltion


The States for Passenger Rail Coalition is an alliance of State and Regional Transportation Officials who work together to promote the development and growth of Intercity Passenger Rail as part of an integrated national transportation network.

Amtrak Cascades train

Illinois Amtrak ridership spikes

Figures released by the Illinois Department of Transportation show state-supported Amtrak routes are continuing to see a boom in popularity... Read More

Amtrak Cascades train

High Speed Rail Networks Will Proceed

Fitch believes that U.S. high speed rail (HSR) networks and other regional rail solutions are likely to proceed despite the difficulties faced by proposed projects in California and Florida. ... Read More

High Speed Rail

For High-Speed Rail, Support in the Past From G.O.P. Presidential Hopefuls

President Obama's program to bring bullet trains to the United States has been left on life support by the strident opposition of Republicans in Congress and in statehouses around the nation... Read More

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WHO WE ARE

The States for Passenger Rail Coalition (SPRC) is an alliance of 33 state leaders from across the United States who work together to support the development and growth of intercity passenger rail service for America. Established in 2000, the SPRC advocates for passenger rail initiatives and federal funding, supports current and long range plans for passenger rail advancement, and facilitates cooperation and coordination among state officials and between the public and private sector at all levels.