RailNation; Tucson

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Fri, Nov 1, 2024 - Sat, Nov 2, 2024  11am - 8pm

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Rail Passengers Association President and CEO Jim Mathews said the RailNation: Tucson meeting is all about continuing to build the platform for rail advocacy in the southwest and throughout the nation.

“Thanks to various elements of the IIJA, Arizona is very much in play as a centerpiece for passenger rail expansion in the Southwest. This Fall, the Rail Passengers Association will bring advocates from all over the country to hear from local, state, regional, and federal officials – all to share the story of the Grand Canyon state.”

States like Arizona are positioned for tremendous economic growth, with passenger rail expansion efforts already manifesting across the United States. Rural and tribal communities that are often situated far away from essential services have already benefited from expanded passenger rail in neighboring states. People who deal with isolation due to mobility issues could find easy ways to visit friends and family. Public Passenger rail systems also provide affordable, sustainable alternatives to the expensive maintenance of personal automobiles. To respond to these needs and the demand for more passenger rail, the Rail Passengers Association is building the platform in Arizona, right now, to enrich rail communities and inspire more advocates.

Rail Passengers Association invites rail advocates, enthusiasts, policy professionals, elected officials, press, planners, engineers, and community members to attend RailNation: Tucson and be a part of the growing platform for expanding passenger rail to more people across the nation. If you are interested in More Trains to More Places for More People, register today!