Registration closes soon for a sneak peek into the future of rail
October 8-9 in Spokane or online
The decision-makers -- Congresspeople, the Federal Railroad Administration, local elected officials, state departments of transportation, and the railroad operators -- will be getting together at the Spokane Central Library to talk about what the next generation of moving people and goods will look like in the Greater Northwest:
- Expanded passenger rail service for rural and underserved communities
- Enhanced freight rail capacity
- Increased federal investment in railroad infrastructure
You can be part of the conversation!
Session Highlight: Renaissance for Passenger Rail Across America
With unprecedented funding at the national level, we’re seeing long-overdue investment in the Greater Northwest’s passenger rail network. In this session, hear updates on:
- Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification & Development program
- Big Sky North Coast Corridor long-distance route
- Amtrak Empire Builder and Coast Starlight long-distance routes
- Amtrak Cascades state supported route
- The recommended long-distance Pioneer line
Session Panelists
- Dr. Santiago Cruz-Roveda, Federal Railroad Administration
- Nicole Bucich, Amtrak
- Dave Strohmaier, Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
- Abe Zumwalt, David Evans and Associates
- Kirk Fredrickson, Washington State Department of Transportation
- Suzanne Carlson, Oregon Department of Transportation
- Bre Brush, Office of the Mayor of Boise
- Kathy Griesmyer, City of Boise
Thank You to Our Sponsors
All Aboard Northwest is pleased to sponsor the Third Annual Greater Northwest Rail Summit, together with
