High-Speed Rail Roundtable September 23, 2010

As cities and regions worldwide continue to grow, transportation challenges related to urban planning, environmental quality, fuel prices, congestion, comfort and modernization increase as well. As a result, rail transportation is experiencing a revival.

Join us for a dynamic dialogue featuring both U.S. and Spanish HSR leaders as they discuss the positive impact HSR technology has had in Spain´s cities, as well as how this technology has already begun to inspire HSR projects in the Midwest.

Moderator: María Fernandez, Commissioner, Trade Commission of Spain, Chicago; Panelists: Elaine Nekritz, Illinois State Representative and CREATE Program Lead, Rick Harnish, Exec. Director, Midwest High Speed Rail Association, Juan Matías Archilla, Director of International Projects, RENFE, Spain’s national railway company, and a representative of a Spanish city with high-speed rail lines