Happening Now
Rhode Island Association of Railroad Passengers Meeting
Date
Monday, May 19, 2025 6:00 PM Monday, May 19, 2025 8:00 PM
Location
Gregg’s Restaurant 1303 North Main Street Providence RI 02904
For those of you who are not familiar with the location, there is no fee to attend. However, each person is responsible for paying for all food ordered from Gregg’s extensive menu. Be sure to consider the Monday Package Deal which includes a beverage and dessert with the entrée.
The Restaurant is on the “R” BRT, so alternate transportation is easily obtained. For those of use driving, there is ample free parking.
Agenda :
- Treasurer’s Report
-- Updates and reports
- Recap- Day on the Hill-Washington, DC.
- Amtrak Capacity Study
- Kingston 150th Anniversary Celebration
- Westerly Platforms and Shore Line East Update
- Amtrak News
- ESPA and Train Riders Northeast Meetings
- San Antonio Fall Meeting
- Potential Fall Meeting in Providence, 2026.
"We would not be in the position we’re in if it weren’t for the advocacy of so many of you, over a long period of time, who have believed in passenger rail, and believe that passenger rail should really be a part of America’s intermodal transportation system."
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2011 Spring Council Meeting