‘Improving Passenger Rail In The Empire Corridor' is a one-day symposium designed to bring together business and community leaders, government representatives, tourism and hospitality industry members, rail industry suppliers and rail advocates to learn about New York State’s passenger rail improvement initiatives and what accelerated implementation could do for Upstate New York.

The event will feature insightful speakers, presentations and panel discussions focused on building a broad-based consensus that investing in higher-speed passenger rail can be an economic driver upstate and a viable solution for the future transportation needs of the state. The symposium will provide a crucial opportunity for participants to learn, network and share.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Assemblyman William Magnarelli (129th Assembly District) - Chair - NYS Assembly Transportation Committee

• Senator Rachel May (48th Senate District)

• Lucas Peilert - Siemens Mobility USA

• Jason Orthner - Director - North Carolina DOT Rail Division

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