Coalition

Allied Rail Advocacy Organizations

Lakeshore Rail Alliance

ESPA is very pleased to be a founding organizational member of the new Lakeshore Rail Alliance, which is advocating for increased & improved train service along the current Lake Shore Limited route between New York City & Chicago

Lake Shore

National Passenger Rail Advocacy

Rail Passengers Association

Founded in 1967 (formerly known as the National Association of Railroad Passengers) the Rail Passengers Association is the ONLY nationwide citizens-based advocacy organization promoting improved and expanded passenger rail & public transportation options for all Americans.

Other Organizations

TrainRiders Northeast

Founded in 1989 to support the implementation and ongoing operation of Amtrak's Boston to Maine Downeaster Service

Vermont Rail Action Network

Vermont citizens and business focused on improved & expanded passenger rail service for the state.

Trains In The Valley

Founded in 2016 as a local advocate for improved and expanded passenger and freight rail service in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts.

Connecticut Commuter Rail Council

An independent board that acts as an advocate for commuters on railroad lines throughout the state, including the New Haven line, New Canaan, Danbury & Waterbury branches, Shore Line East, and the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield line.

Tri-State Transportation Campaign

A policy advocacy organization dedicated to mobility, accessibility and livability in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

New Jersey Association of Railroad Passengers

Established in 1980 by concerned New Jersey residents who wanted a greater voice in deciding their transit future.

Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee To The MTA

Created in 1981, the PCAC and its member organizations are the voice of the transit and commuter rail users in the 12-county MTA region.

Straphangers Campaign

The Straphangers Campaign, founded by the New York Public Interest Research Group, represents New York City Transit train and bus riders.

The Train Campaign

A Project of the Barrington Institute engaging communities throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York with a vision for robust 21st-century passenger rail systems.

The Institute for Rational Urban Mobility, Inc.

IRUM was formed to study and promote the enhanced livability and increased economic competitiveness of New York City and other dense urban areas through a program of innovative transport reforms.

Citizens for Regional Transit

Citizens for Regional Transit advocates for improved and expanded bus and rail transit for all of Western NY through citizen involvement and education. Citizens for Regional Transit operates on a grass-roots level, meaning we spread word through concerned citizens writing letters and being involved which then reaches upwards to the commercial and governmental levels.

All Aboard Erie

All Aboard Erie is dedicated to connecting the Erie region to the world by advocating for a modern transportation system focused on intercity passenger trains. We have joined with six other rail advocacy organizations to create the Lakeshore Rail Alliance.

All Aboard Ohio

All Aboard Ohio is a non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to promoting improved public transportation and passenger rail service throughout the state. Founded in 1973 and incorporated as a registered 501c-3 in 1987, All Aboard Ohio has spent more than 50 years advocating, educating, and working towards our goal of a connected Midwest.

American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners

What better way to see America than from the window of a private railcar! Whether a family vacation, special celebration, business venture, or just for the fun of it, private railcars offer a relaxing mode of travel that makes "getting there" an occasion unto itself.

The High Speed Rail Alliance

The High Speed Rail Alliance is a people-powered non-profit working for stronger communities and a healthier environment through the development of fast, frequent and affordable trains. We help engaged individuals and civic leaders understand what American trains could be, why we should build them, and how to make it happen.

Public Rail Now (PRN)

We advocate for policies that prioritize workers, passengers, and communities over private profit, ensuring that rail transportation serves the public good. PRN seeks to educate the public, mobilize support, and drive systemic change in the rail industry.

Solutionary Rail

Solutionary Rail is a campaign to put US rail and rail corridors in service of the public interest with electrification, modeshift, and electric transmission. We are building an unconventional alliance by amplifying a sense of common cause among often unlikely allies by leaning into the Reconnect America theme to transcend political polarization. Solutionary Rail champions the use of rail transport and rail corridors to address environmental, social and climate crises.