High-Speed Rail Conference - All 2022 Sessions
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The coming years bring great opportunity to unleash the economic power of our megaregions, to enable equitable and affordable access and opportunity, and to create short-term and permanent American jobs. Those national benefits can be achieved by building a robust high-speed and intercity passenger rail network that is environmentally friendly, resilient, and sustainable.
The High Speed Rail Conference brought together a wide range of stakeholders and advocates to cover the full range of questions that need to be addressed in making that vision a reality.
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Recorded On: 03/31/2022
In this session, we will explore, with our expert panel, what key features are needed by business, finance and government to overcome the challenges that we’ve faced here in the US to large scale development of high speed rail – financially, legislatively, and commercially.
Several international models exist for the sustainable development of High Speed Rail exist around the world. In this session, we will explore, with our expert panel, what key features are needed by business, finance and government to overcome the challenges that we’ve faced here in the US to large scale development of high speed rail – financially, legislatively, and commercially.
Moderator: Richard Mudge, Ph.D., Principal and Chief Economist, Compass Transportation and Technology Inc.
Opening Remarks: Patrick Fuchs, Board Member, Surface Transportation Board
Panelists:
- Amy Scarton, Deputy Secretary, Washington State DOT
- Ayelet Hirschkorn, Partner, Kaplan, Kirsch, & Rockwell
- Mike Reininger, CEO, Brightline
- Carlos Aguilar, CEO, Texas Central Railway
- Harout Chitilian, VP Corp Affairs, Strategy & Development, Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) Infra
- Dave Joynt, MD Transport Investments, Brookfield Infrastructure
Sponsored by Urban Engineers
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Recorded On: 03/31/2022
This session focused on building a robust high-speed and intercity passenger rail network that is environmentally friendly, resilient, and sustainable.
This session focused on building a robust high-speed and intercity passenger rail network that is environmentally friendly, resilient, and sustainable.
Panelists:
- Paul Skoutelas, APTA President and CEO
- Jeffrey A. Nelson, APTA Chair; General Manager, Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK), Moline, IL
- Joseph Giulietti, APTA HS&IPR Committee Chair; Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation, Newington, CT
- Hon. Nuria I. Fernandez, Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
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Recorded On: 04/01/2022
This closing session brought together three days of high-energy discussions at APTA's High-Speed Rail Conference.
This closing session brought together three days of high-energy discussions at APTA's High-Speed Rail Conference.
Panelists:
- Joseph Giulietti, APTA HS&IPR Committee Chair; Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation, Newington, CT
- Amy Scarton, APTA HS&IPR Legislative Subcommittee Chair; Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympia, WA
- Jeffrey Wharton, Connecting America’s Cities Conference Chair; Director of Contracts and Technical Services, SYSTRA USA
- Kevin Holzendorf, Vice-Chair, APTA; Immediate Past-Chair of the Board, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
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Recorded On: 04/01/2022
The students will be asked to develop concepts addressing one or more of the following needs: Sustainability (make it greener), Economics (reduce cost to build and operate) and Societal (get people to take the train rather than fly or drive).
Invite the next generation of riders (middle and high school students from Philadelphia) to come up with ideas for the future of high-speed rail and intercity connections. The students will be asked to develop concepts addressing one or more of the following needs: Sustainability (make it greener), Economics (reduce cost to build and operate) and Societal (get people to take the train rather than fly or drive).
Moderator: Chitra Radin, President, Radin Consulting
Panelists:
- Philadelphia Student Delegation
- Lonnie Coplen, President/CEO, ARC Alternative and Renewable Construction
- Norman A. Forde, Vice President, WSP
- Craig Covil, Principal, C2 Consulting LLC
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Recorded On: 04/01/2022
Let’s talk about the way states, freight railroads, and Amtrak can work together to deliver the future we need.
America has the greatest freight rail network in the world. What about passenger rail? We can do both and do it better than we have before. We can continue to have a strong freight rail system while providing the passenger rail service necessary to meet the urgent challenge of climate change and meet the needs of people, communities, and shippers. And we don’t have time to wait decades to make it happen. Let’s talk about the way states, freight railroads, and Amtrak can work together to deliver the future we need.
Moderator: Jim Mathews, President and CEO, Rail Passengers Association
Panelists:
- Michelle Teel Kratzer, Director of Multimodal, Missouri Department of Transportation (IAC)
- Katherine Youngbluth, AICP, Director Planning, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
- Tamara Noel, Assistant Director, Passenger Train Operations and Amtrak Officer, BNSF
- Bruno Maestri, VP Government Affairs and Corporate Communications, Amtrak
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Recorded On: 03/30/2022
Join this hands-on workshop, included as part of the Forum, to discuss the detailed planning required for high-performance rail, as well as efficient project implementation methods.
Join this hands-on workshop, included as part of the Forum, to discuss the detailed planning required for high-performance rail, as well as efficient project implementation methods. The practicum will be a unique opportunity for an in-depth exploration of international and US case studies, their best practices and lessons learned.
Session 1: Planning and Development
Moderator:
- Philippe Lorand, UIC
Presenters:
- Alexis de Pommerol, Vice-President Operations, Société du Grand Paris, France
- Jorge Rios, Deutsche Bahn, Germany
- Daniel Freire, Renfe, Spain
- Roberto Rodríguez Illanes, SENER, Spain
- Asako Togari, JR East, Japan
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Recorded On: 03/30/2022
Join this hands-on workshop, included as part of the Forum, to discuss the detailed planning required for high-performance rail, as well as efficient project implementation methods.
Join this hands-on workshop, included as part of the Forum, to discuss the detailed planning required for high-performance rail, as well as efficient project implementation methods. The practicum will be a unique opportunity for an in-depth exploration of international and US case studies, their best practices and lessons learned.
Session 2: Operations and Maintenance
Moderator:
- Marc Guigon, UIC
Presenters:
- Alvaro Mascaraque, ADIF, Spain
- Raphaelle Chapuis, McKinsey
- Jared Katsef, McKinsey
- Philippe Lorand, UIC
- Nacera Bechari, ONCF, Morocco
- Andrea Giuricin, University of Milan
- Eduardo Romo, Fundacion de Camino de Herrera
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Recorded On: 03/31/2022
Hear about the demographic analysis, economic impact, ridership, cost estimates, and partnerships followed by a discussion on lessons learned and steps to implementation.
Facilitated conversation on best practices in planning for intercity passenger rail service that will cover Amtrak, State, and FRA perspectives. Hear about the demographic analysis, economic impact, ridership, cost estimates, and partnerships followed by a discussion on lessons learned and steps to implementation.
Moderator:
- Paul Vilter, Assistant Vice President, Amtrak
Panelists:
- Peter Schwartz, Chief, Project Engineering and Transportation Planning Division, Federal Railroad Administration
- Arun Rao, Passenger Rail Manager, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Grace Gallucci, Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA)
- John M. Spain, Executive Vice President, Baton Rouge Area Foundation; Vice Chair, Southern Rail Commission
Sponsored by HDR
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Recorded On: 04/01/2022
This roundtable session explores public-private financing options with perspectives from the Surface Transportation Board, the Build America Bureau, an Owner/Agency, and a Financial Advisor.
New intercity and high-speed rail projects cost billions of dollars. Federal money can cover part of the costs, and state and local government may contribute, but funding gaps will likely remain. Is there the potential for P3 partnerships? What are the attractions and impediments for private financing? This roundtable session explores public-private financing options with perspectives from the Surface Transportation Board, the Build America Bureau, an Owner/Agency, and a Financial Advisor.
Moderator:
- Sharon Greene, Managing Principal, InfraStrategies
Panelists:
- Karen Hedlund, Board Member, Surface Transportation Board
- Duane Callender, Director, Build America Bureau, U.S. Department of Transportation
- Frank Sacr, Executive Director, Gateway Program Development Corporation
- Nicole Doheny, Senior Managing Director, Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors
Sponsored by ASTM North America and Halmar
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Recorded On: 03/31/2022
Overview of project rationale, key outcomes, contract packages, procurements, interface management, key delivery issues and public stakeholder engagement
Overview of project rationale, key outcomes, contract packages, procurements, interface management, key delivery issues and public stakeholder engagement
Moderator:
- Connie Crawford, Director of Rail/Transit, ASTM North America
Panelists:
- Brian Kelly, CEO, California High-Speed Rail Authority
- Laura Mason, Executive Vice President, Major Program Delivery, Amtrak
- Wayne Rogers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Northeast Maglev
- Daniel Freire, Project Manager, Renfe of America, Dallas, TX
