“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.
On this episode, Adam is joined by Ben Carroll from Southern Workers Assembly. Adam and Ben discuss organizing workers in the South, connecting communities to the labor movement, the upcoming Southern Worker Action Summit (June-13-15 in Spartanburg, SC), and more.…
Public Rail Now Statement of Solidarity with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and SMART-TD Public Rail Now stands in solidarity with SMART-TD in condemning the unlawful and heinous detention, deportation, and imprisonment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. This violation of Brother Abrego Garcia’s rights,…
On this episode, Adam is joined by Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union. Adam and President Dimondstein talk about the threat of privatization facing the US Postal Service and other public institutions, the Trump administration’s attacks on…
On this episode, Adam talks with Tommy Carden, Director for UE’s Research and Education Fund and coordinator for the Green Locomotive Project, about connecting labor and environmental justice, creating green union jobs, and much more. Also on Spotify: For more…
On this episode, Public Rail Now national organizer Adam Barrington talks with Via Rail passenger train worker and National Member Organizer for Unifor’s Get Canada Back on Track! Campaign, Christopher Graper. Adam and Christopher discuss strike preparation, the privatization of…
Our April update is all about preparing for our meeting and a presentation from Ian Brown, a graduate student at UMass Amherst who is finishing a master’s degree in labor studies. Ian has been focused on trains since the age…