In partnership with Governor David A. Paterson and Senate President Malcolm A. Smith, Empire State Development and the NYS Department of Transportation were pleased to host the New York State Summit on Rail Transportation in Albany on June 14, 2010. The Summit brought together public and private agencies and individuals committed to revitalizing New York State’s economy through High Speed Rail (HSR). We intend to put New York on the map as the premier location in the country for rail manufacturing, maintenance and service.

For further information, please contact NYSRailSummit@esd.ny.gov.

Rail Summit 2010 Materials
Invitation

Agenda, Workshops and Speakers

Directions to the Summit

Rail Summit 2010 Media Coverage/News Clips

Rail Development Funding Opportunities
Federal Railroad Administration - Research and Demonstration Projects Supporting the Development of High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Service

Rail Industry Handouts
Alstom Transportation Inc. - Presentation by Vice President for Industry & Government Relations Charles Wochele

NYS Department of Labor - Summit Remarks by Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development Bruce G. Herman

NYS Department of Labor Business Services Fact Sheet

Empire State Development Procurement Assistance Program QuickSheet - Presentation by Deputy Director, Small Business Division Nancy Fisher, CEcD, EDFP

Empire State Development - Presentation by Senior Director of Industry Development, Strategic Business Division Michael Morse

Rail-Related Links
John Parisella, Québec's Delegate General in New York: The Long Slow Ride to Montréal