The Commuter Rail Coalition has begun the search for a new CEO, the organization confirmed on trains.com.

The coalition, which represents commuter rail operators and suppliers across the United States, has not publicly named a successor candidate or a deadline for appointments. The recruitment marks a leadership transition for a group that advocates in Washington for federal funding and policy support for regional and commuter rail services.

No details were available in the announcement regarding the outgoing chief executive's departure date, the reasons behind the transition, or the compensation and qualifications being sought in the next appointee. The coalition also did not specify whether it has retained an executive search firm.

The organization's next leader will take the post at a time when commuter railroads continue rebuilding ridership lost during the pandemic and competing for federal grant programs, including those administered under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Commuter Rail Coalition said it would provide further details on the search process as it progresses. An appointment is expected to be announced once a candidate is selected.