Council of Representatives
The Council represents state needs, issues and activities at the national level.
Rail Passengers Association board positions are elected by the Council of Representatives.
RPA's professional staff represents the members in DC and throughout the country.
The National Association of Railroad Passengers, DBA the Rail Passengers Association, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world's economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger's Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.