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Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers We are an consumer advocacy group established in 1973 to improve intercity rail and bus passenger service, local transit service and train stations.

MARP is the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1973 to improve passenger rail service, as well as all forms of inter-city transit [including Greyhound & Indian Trails]. MARP also assists with the preservation of historic rail stations.

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06/08/2026

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🚄 Help shape the future of America's Railroad!

Amtrak has never been stronger, and we're building for what's next. Coming off record ridership, record revenue, and more than $10 billion in new fleet investments, our Board of Directors wants your opinion on a preliminary framework to modernize Amtrak's corporate structure and position America's Railroad for its next 50 years.

The goal? An Amtrak built to carry more passengers, support more service, and deliver stronger results for the travelers and communities we serve.

💬 We want to hear from you! The Board is seeking public feedback from customers, employees, partners, and everyone who counts on Amtrak to help get this right.

👉 Learn more and share your input: http://spr.ly/6184BE2E9s.

Our next meeting is on August 29th
26/07/2026

Our next meeting is on August 29th

Announcements, Meetings Saturday August 29: MARP Meeting in Okemos July 10, 2026 Kari Paine The following meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th from 10 am – 12 pm at the Okemos Public Library Event Room. The subject matter for this meeting will be front line Amtrak labor and staff perspec...

This makes sense.
25/07/2026

This makes sense.

“We applaud Senator Alsobrooks (D-MD) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for introducing the Modal Parity in Permitting Act. Public transit and passenger rail projects deserve the same permitting opportunities as highway projects. By allowing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration projects to acquire property before completion of the NEPA review—just as highway projects can—this bipartisan legislation will help advance critical public transportation investments more efficiently. We urge Congress to pass this commonsense bill without delay,” said American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO, Paul P. Skoutelas.

Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. (R-PA) introduced this bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Learn more > https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/alsobrooks-cramer-introduce-legislation-to-ease-federal-permitting-process-for-transit/

Michigan needs to place a similar order to provide backup and capacity increases. We can't wait because it took five ye...
24/07/2026

Michigan needs to place a similar order to provide backup and capacity increases. We can't wait because it took five years for Wisconsin to get these nine cars.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportaion has acquired nine new train cars that will add seating to Amtrak's Milwaukee-Chicago Hiawatha line.

John DeLora (MARP Founder) has passed away. Here is his obituary.
11/04/2026

John DeLora (MARP Founder) has passed away. Here is his obituary.

Celebrate the life of John DeLora, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of A.H. Peters Funeral Home.

https://www.marp.org/?p=8395
07/04/2026

https://www.marp.org/?p=8395

Saturday, 18 April 2026, 2:00-4:00 pm ET John D. Dingell Transit Center (a.k.a. Dearborn Amtrak Station) 21201 Michigan Ave., Dearborn MI 48124 Please plan to attend as we explore ideas about improving and expanding intercity bus and train services in our state. TRU Executive Director Megan Owens

Please sign the High Speed Rail Alliance petition supporting hourly service on Michigan's Wolverine line.
30/03/2026

Please sign the High Speed Rail Alliance petition supporting hourly service on Michigan's Wolverine line.

The Wolverine serves a dense travel market and perfect fit for hourly regional rail. Help make it hourly.

23/03/2026

Here are some upcoming meetings to add to your calendar!

There is a meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 2 – 4 pm at the John Dingell Transit Center, 21201 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124. This is a joint meeting with TRU.

Another is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, from 11 am - 2pm at The Rapid Central Station Conference Room, 250 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The subject matter for this meeting will be the Coast to Coast route.

Stay tuned for more event details as the dates approach.

Hope to see you there!

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We enjoyed seeing old and new faces at this event!
21/03/2026

We enjoyed seeing old and new faces at this event!

Interesting read from our friends at HSRA.
24/02/2026

Interesting read from our friends at HSRA.

Few places in the United States are readily amenable to car-free living, but we need to change that, starting now.

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