Save the date for the 3rd Annual Michigan Rail Conference!

This year’s event will be held in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center on August 19 & 20. The program includes plenary sessions in the morning filled with presentations related to freight & passenger rail activities in Michigan. The afternoon will feature breakout sessions that could include rail project development in the past year; equipment and rolling stock development; education/labor needs/workforce development; government regulation; and shipper’s needs. National, regional, and local rail experts will be on hand to offer their insight and comments. The final program will be posted on the Michigan Tech University website by mid-May; and contacts regarding general questions or registration are included on the flyer. MI Rail Conference-Save the date

John LaMacchia is a Legislative Associate for the League handling transportation, infrastructure, and energy issues. He can be reached at jlamacchia@mml.org or 517-908-0303.