“It is time to put an end to the profiteering, recklessness and irresponsibility of the Class One Carriers. Let railroad workers take the lead- a fresh beginning for a vibrant, expanding and innovative national rail industry to properly handle the nation’s freight and passengers in the 21st century.”
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Public Rail Now (PRN) is dedicated to advancing public rail ownership, worker solidarity, and a democratic, equitable transportation system that serves the public good.
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.
We envision a rail system that is publicly owned, efficiently managed, and accountable to the people. A system that:
- Prioritizes safety, reliability, and accessibility for both freight and passenger rail.
- Strengthens organized labor and empowers railroad workers.
- Reduces environmental harm by shifting freight and passengers from roads to rail.
- Reinforces local economies by ensuring fair rates and service standards.
PUBLIC RAIL NOW SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Rally for Amtrak Day of Action Saturday, September 20! If you are interested in hosting or participating in a Defend and Expand Amtrak rally in your city, please sign up here: We will have…
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Privatizing Amtrak Would Be a Disaster for Working People Adam Barrington, Common Dreams, 6/27/25 Privatization of public institutions has an observable record of raising prices for customers, diminishing service quality, and degrading working conditions. At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing earlier…
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Public Rail Now Condemns the Arrest of David Huerta and Stands in Solidarity with Immigrant Communities Public Rail Now condemns the violent arrest of SEIU United Service Workers West President David Huerta and all attacks on working people and immigrant…
Adam talks with regulatory economist Edgardo Sepulveda about public utilities, neoliberalism, unions, Canadian and U.S. politics, and much more.CLICK HERE for youtube Or here for Spotify Edgardo’s recent article in Jacobin about public power and the NDP can be found…