About Us

The Florida Coalition of Rail Passengers (FCRP) a 501(c)3, was formed in 1983 to preserve and to improve passenger rail service for Floridians and visitors to our state. Since FCRP's inception, we have been an all-volunteer organization made up entirely of citizen rail advocates.

FCRP also supports the preservation and continued use of historic railroad depots in Florida as part of rail passenger service. FCRP has endorsed or actively supported depot restoration projects in Tampa, Orlando, Kissimmee, DeLand, Winter Haven, Sebring, Deerfield Beach, Palatka, and Ft. Lauderdale, and a new depot in Lakeland. In 2008, the Coalition founded Friends of Tampa Union Station in cooperation with the City of Tampa. FCRP and the Rail Passengers Association worked together to obtain Amtrak station stops at Palatka and Okeechobee.

FCRP encouraged state support for the creation of Tri-Rail in Southeast Florida and supports its continued funding and improvement.

Additionally, FCRP supported the creation of SunRail, the Central Florida commuter rail system. FCRP believes that SunRail is an essential tool for addressing the traffic congestion in Central Florida and that it is needed to meet growing regional transportation needs.

Help support passenger rail in Florida by participating. Your tax deductible dues are only $20.00 per calendar year. Join online or with our print-and-mail membership application.