Third Annual Greater Northwest Rail Summit, October 8-9, 2024, Spokane, WA

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2024 GREATER NORTHWEST RAIL SUMMIT

OCTOBER 8-9, 2024 | SPOKANE CENTRAL LIBRARY

All Aboard Northwest and the Pacific Northwest Economic Region’s Regional Infrastructure Accelerator, together with All Aboard Washington, Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates, and the Northwest Region of the Rail Passengers Association, are proud to co-host the Third Annual Greater Northwest Rail Summit, October 8-9 in Spokane, WA.

The event will convene policymakers, industry leaders and rail advocates to enhance and expand the freight and passenger rail network in the Greater Northwest. Panels and roundtable discussions will focus on three key themes:

Enhancing freight railroad capacity to better serve customers
Expanding passenger rail service for rural and underserved communities
Advocating for increased federal investment in shared railroad infrastructure

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Registration is open for this year’s Greater Northwest Rail Summit! Register today to join the conversation that will help to shape the future of our region’s rail network.

Don’t miss out on our government, nonprofit and student registration discount.

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BECOME A SPONSOR

Enhancing high performance rail service throughout the Greater Northwest is a partnership effort. Help make it a success by sponsoring this year’s Summit. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMIT SPONSORS!

Restoring Passenger Rail Service

We are moving towards restoring a true national rail network that includes service to the much of the Greater Northwest. The Federal Railroad Administration's Long-Distance Service Study is recommending 15 routes to expand the nation's passenger rail system.

The *Big Sky* *North Coast* route, serving Seattle, Yakima, Spokane, southern Montana, the Twin Cities and Chicago was discontinued in 1979 and is one of the 15 recommended routes.

Also selected by the Long-Distance Service Study is the former *Pioneer* corridor, connecting Seattle, Portland, Boise, Salt Lake City, and Denver as recently as 1997.

Moving Freight by Rail

Across the Pacific Northwest, trains moved 50.1 million tons of freight in 2021, taking the equivalent of 4.1 million trucks of the road. Investing in the efficient movement of freight rail benefits both the local and regional economy.

As an example, see the success of the Pines Road Grade Separation Project in Spokane Valley, WA.

We’re planning to discuss these exciting opportunities at the Third Annual Greater Northwest Rail Summit October 8-9 in Spokane.

The event is co-sponsored by All Aboard Northwest, the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, All Aboard Washington, The Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates, and the Northwest Region of the Rail Passengers Association.