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Event Calendar

Feb 13, 2012: Online Meeting on Chicago-Omaha Service Study

Event Details
Who: Iowa Department of Transportation, Office of Rail Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration
What: Online open house to kick off a study analyzing the potential for passenger train service on a corridor between Chicago, Des Moines and Omaha
When: Monday, February 13, 2012 - Time to be announced
Where: Online at this website.

Click here to learn more about the study.

To request to be mailed copies of meeting materials, please call 1-800-488-7119.

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Mar 03, 2012: North Carolina Passenger Rail Forum

Event Details
Who: Trains Magazine and the Greensboro Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS).
What: Panel discussion entitled “North Carolina Passenger Rail: Past, Present and Future”
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM Eastern
Where: Greensboro Historical Museum Auditorium, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC (7 blocks north of the Galyon Depot, Greensboro’s magnificent Amtrak station)

Free and open to the public

Panelists

Moderator: Jim Schlosser, retired journalist, formerly with the Greensboro News & Record
Paul Morris, Deputy Secretary for Transit, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Matt Van Hattem, Senior Editor, Trains Magazine
Bob Johnston, Amtrak and passenger rail correspondent, Trains Magazine
William Dean, executive director, tourism-recreation investment partnership for the Davidson County (NC) Foundation

After the discussion, panelists and guests will take a round-trip to Charlotte on Amtrak Piedmont trains 75 and 76, departing Greensboro at 1:18 PM and returning at 6:49 PM.

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Mar 07, 2012: 5th Annual Transportation & Infrastructure Summit & Convention

Event Details
What: 5th Annual Transportation & Infrastructure Summit & Convention
When: Wednesday through Friday, March 7-9, 2012. 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wed. & Thurs, 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM Friday. See full agenda.
Where: Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC (at the Farragut North Metrorail station)

Cost: $350.00 for individual registration if received on or before Jan. 31. $300.00 for government employees.

Pre-registration required: Register online here or call (214) 750-0123.

Keynote Speakers
U.S. Congressmen John Mica (R-FL, Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee), Nick Rahall (D-WV, Ranking Member of same) and Chaka Fattah (D-PA).

Featured speakers include other Members of Congress, current and former U.S. and state Department of Transportation officials and other transportation professionals in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

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Mar 10, 2012: Annual New York State Membership Meeting

Event Details
What: Annual NARP/ESPA Joint Membership Meeting
When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM Eastern
Where: Backstage Pub and Grill, 501 Smith St., Schenectady, NY
Three blocks from the Schenectady Amtrak station. Meeting is timed for those from the west to arrive on train 280 and depart on train 283, and for those from the east (Albany, Hudson Valley, NYC) to arrive on train 69 and depart on train 68.

Free and open to all NARP and ESPA members, but advance registration is required. Email ESPA President Bruce Becker with your name and the number of people in your party who will attend.

Guest Speakers

Bob Stewart, NARP Chairman

Other speakers and agenda topics to be announced. Keep checking this page for updates.

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Mar 17, 2012: NARP 2012 Southern Mid-Atlantic Membership Meeting

Event Details
Who: NARP
What: Annual membership meeting for NARP members in DC, MD, VA and WV.
When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern
Where: Starlight Room (behind Gates C and D), Washington Union Station, 40 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC

Cost: $15.00 per person; covers snacks and beverages. Lunch is on your own; there are numerous eateries to choose from inside the station.

Guest speakers will include representatives of Amtrak, MARC, VRE, and local governments, as well as a NARP staff member and a representative of VARP.

Check back here for an updated speaker list and agenda.

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Mar 17, 2012: NARP Northwest Membership Meeting

Event Details
What: Annual NARP membership meeting for the Northwest states
When: Saturday, March 17, 2012, time TBA
Where: The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT (Lodge operates a free shuttle to/from the Whitefish Amtrak station)

Cost: TBA

The meeting will be timed around the arrival of the eastbound Empire Builder and the departure of the westbound Builder, so a one day turn from Oregon and Washington is possible without an overnight stay. But stay and enjoy late winter in the resort area of Whitefish!

Guest Speakers

Bob Stewart, NARP Chairman

More details on rooms, the luncheon and the program will be forthcoming, so check back soon.

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Mar 24, 2012: NARP Tri-State Meeting (Greater Philadelphia)

Event Details
Who: NARP Representatives and members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
What: Annual tri-state meeting to discuss the latest news and trends in the rail industry. Also a chance for the Delaware Valley and New Jersey ARPs to discuss their work in the past year.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern
Where: Temple University Center City Campus, Room 320. 1515 Market St., Philadelphia, PA.
Convenient to SEPTA Regional Rail’s Suburban Station, the Market-Frankford El’s 15th St. Station, and the Broad St. Subway’s City Hall Station. Transfer to Regional Rail at Amtrak’s 30th Street Station is free with a same-day Amtrak ticket receipt.

For updates, check DVARP’s Facebook page (Facebook membership not required to view page).

Contact: Andy Sharpe, DVARP Communications Director (click to email), (215) RAILWAY

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Mar 31, 2012: Annual New England NARP Membership Meeting

Event Details

Who: NARP
What: 2012 annual meeting for members in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM PM Eastern (including lunch). Registration begins at 10:30 AM.
Where: New London Plaza Hotel, 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London, CT
3 blocks west and 2 blocks north of the New London Amtrak station, served several times daily by Northeast Regional trains

Registration Required: Click here to download the registration form (PDF). Print it out and follow instructions for mailing.

Cost: $36.00 per person if postmarked no later than Saturday, March 24, 2012. $40.00 per person if postmarked afterwards.

Check must be made payable to Steven H. Musen and mailed to:
P.O. Box 8645
Warwick, RI 02888-0599

Registration Deadline: Must be postmarked on or before Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

The Registration fee includes a hot buffet lunch with dessert. The buffet will include three hot entrees, one of which is a vegetarian selection, a tossed salad, and dessert along with additional side dishes.

Guest Speakers

Bob Stewart, NARP Chairman

John Bernick, Connecticut Dept. of Transportation, Team Leader for design of the Connecticut portion of the New Haven-Springfield Rail Corridor

A representative of the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation (invited)

NARP Council members Terry Hall (CT), Steven Musen (RI), Larry Blake, John Businger and/or John Hostage (MA), Christopher Parker (VT), Timothy Moore (NH) and Wayne Davis (ME) to give local updates.

For further information, email Steven Musen.

Walking Directions from New London Amtrak Station

Go out the door of the station away from the tracks (west). Go straight up State Street. Turn right onto Eugene O’Neill Drive. Turn left at Governor Winthrop Boulevard. The hotel will be aproximately 300 ft. up the street on your right.

Driving Directions

From Boston and Rhode Island: Take I-95 southbound to Exit 84 S-N-E. Merge CT 32 south. Continue on Eugene O’Neill Drive south. Turn right at Governor Winthrop Boulevard. Hotel is on your right. Free parking at the hotel.

From Worcester and Northeastern Connecticut: Take Rte 395 southbound to Exit 78 south. Take Montville Connector to Rte 32. Take Rte 32 into New London. Continue on Eugene O’Neill Drive south. Follow the remaining directions as above.

From New York and Western Connecticut: Take I-95 northbound to Exit 83 towards downtown New London. Merge S. Frontage Road. Continue on Huntington Street south. Left on Federal Street and go two blocks. Rear entrance to Hotel on your right. If not familar with the city, follow Federal as it becomes Union until reaching Gov. Winthrop Blvd., turn right. Hotel on right.

Free parking at the hotel.

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Apr 11, 2012: New Jersey State Transportation Conference & Expo

Event Details
Who: 7 primary sponsors, including the NJ Dept. of Transportation, NJ Transit and the Port Authority of NY & NJ
What: 36th Annual New Jersey State Transportation Conference & Expo
When: Wednesday-Friday, April 11-13, 2012
Where: Tropicana Casino Conference Center, 2831 Boardwalk (between S. Iowa and S. Brighton Aves.), Atlantic City, NJ
1.3 miles from the Atlantic City NJ Transit train station, with direct service to Amtrak connections at Philadelphia 30th Street Station

Cost: $295.00 for the full conference, $95 for Wednesday only, $225 for Thursday only, $125 for Friday only, $250 Weds. & Thurs., $265 Thurs. & Fri.
Discounted hotel room rate at the Tropicana Casino of $65.00 per night available Apr. 8-14. Call 1-800-247-8767 and mention the NJ Transportation Conference Rate.

Click here for registration form

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Apr 23, 2012: NARP Spring Council or Representatives Meeting

Event Details
When: Monday through Wednesday, April 23-25, 2012 (meeting sessions in Alexandria April 23 and 25, Day on the Hill in Washington April 24). Meeting ends at 2:00 PM Eastern April 25.
Where: Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King St., Alexandria, VA (adjacent to King Street Metrorail and Alexandria Amtrak/VRE stations)

All NARP members are encouraged to attend. Any member may participate in Day on the Hill free of charge, and may attend the Capitol Reception for a small fee.

Further details and registration information to be announced soon.

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May 05, 2012: National Train Day in Toledo

Event Details
What: Toldeo’s Celebration of National Train Day
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern
Where: Toledo Amtrak Station at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, 415 Emerald Ave., Toledo, OH

The festivities will include an opening ceremony, train equipment on display, model railroads, railroad art and activities, kid safety workshops, music and prize drawings. Amtrak’s 40th Anniversary exhibit train will also be on display.