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SPOTLIGHT: Jumping On High-Speed Rail
October 31, 2011
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| Republicans and Democrats agree that high-speed rail is coming to the Northeast Corridor. So get ready to join the United States High Speed Rail Association conference Nov. 6-8 at the New Yorker Hotel. USHSR VP Thomas Hart (shown with DOT Secretary Ray LaHood at last year's conference) says this year's event will feature discussions with industry leaders about the plans and impact of high speed rail in America, particularly along the East Coast. High speed rail is the largest infrastructure project in the world, with $1 trillionunder contract in multiple countries with multiple vendors. Plus, $15Bhas been approved for planning and construction in the US. Ray LaHood and Congressman John Mica will headline the event; key topics include transit-oriented real estate development, public/private finance partnerships, and East Coast construction and engineering projects. Register here today. |
