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Maybe your next car should be a train. World premiere of our new NextGen Acela spot right here. 👀

An intoxicated passenger reportedly assaulted two Amtrak train employees in Eaton County earlier this month. MIRS speaks with SMART union representatives about their continued calls for specified penalties for assaulting bus and train operators. zurl.co/g1rXH

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Investing in rail is investing in Michigan’s future. 🚆 3/3 youtube.com/live/ePH8sqPa_…

Passenger rail investment means good jobs, stronger communities, and a more competitive Michigan. Nearly 8 million Michiganders live within commuting distance of our rail network. 2/3

Today I had the opportunity to present before the Michigan House Committee on State & Local Transportation on behalf of SMART-TD. 1/3

Penn Central formed on this day fifty-eight years ago today. The merger between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central formed one large railroad in the Northeast and Midwest Image: Penn Central Post, March 1968 Edition.

Hello! This is my campaign that aims to provide essential protective gear for Ukrainian railway workers. These brave individuals are risking everything to keep civilians safe and supplied during this difficult time. Every donation, no matter the size, can make a real difference. Please consider clicking the link below to contribute or share it with others who might want to help. gofund.me/0acc1c31a

This week’s edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast are conversations with Arun Rao, of @Amtrak, and Sam Krassenstein, of the @CityofDetroit on a @MichiganCentral transportation hub announcement. buzzsprout.com/1374205/episod…

🚆 Michigan’s largest rail union, SMART-TD, welcomes the new Detroit Transit Hub, a cornerstone for a new era in passenger rail. We’re proud to see Michigan investing in rail jobs, connectivity, and the future of public transportation. @MDOT_Rail @GovWhitmer

Did you know that every three hours in the U.S. a person or vehicle is struck by a train? To bring awareness to the dangers of being on or around railroad tracks, the “See Tracks? Think Trains” week is happening this year from Sept. 15-21. On Monday Sept 15, a kickoff event was held in Ann Arbor with numerous officials from Operation Lifesaver, Michigan Railroads Association, the city of Ann Arbor, MDOT, and Michigan State Rep. Jennifer Conlin, along with law enforcement to promote the start of the week. oli.org/about-us/publi…

MDOT invites public comment on draft Five-Year Transportation Program following STC approval michigan.gov/mdot/news-outr…

🚆 A Win for the UP and Working Families! I am thrilled to see Menominee County Commissioners throw their support behind expanding Amtrak service into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Extending rail access to communities like Menominee and Marquette isn’t just about connecting towns it’s about boosting economic opportunities, strengthening tourism, and creating good-paying union jobs in construction, rail operations, and maintenance. ✅ Reliable public transit ✅ Sustainable economic growth ✅ Empowered local workforce We urge state leaders, Congress, and Amtrak to keep pushing this forward. Let’s get the UP on track—for workers, families, and future generations! ehextra.com/news/will-amtr…

Today in Michigan Rail History.. June 25, 1946 The "Northern Arrow" is restored by the Pennsylvania Railroad after World War II as a summer-only train between Cincinnati and Mackinaw City MI. How awesome - a train to Northern Michigan...

On Workers Memorial Day, we mourn for the dead, and we recommit to the constant fight for the safety and protection of all working people. Every single worker should come home to their families, safely, every single day.

Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating, from SMART!

@SBWorkersUnited said in a statement Monday that the Starbucks on Dequindre Road and Universal Drive in Warren marks the 18th store in the state to join the union. ✊️ macombdaily.com/2025/03/17/sta…

St. Patrick’s Day is our opportunity to honor the hard work and sacrifices Irish immigrants made while helping build our country and the continued importance of their solidarity in keeping our communities strong. Read on to see how our union marked the holiday in Chicago and New Jersey. smart-union.org/how-the-irish-…

Discussions about privatizing Amtrak gain new momentum without a clear understanding of why this plan, which is not a new one, always results in failure. Read on for a roundup of the top reasons that our proud national rail line is better for the country and our members without DOGE intervention. smart-union.org/privatizing-am…

Michigan needs smoother roads, but what about fixing the damn transit system? freep.com/story/opinion/…