You are cordially invited to attend the 2011 Upper Midwest Rail Passenger Caucus, on October 21-22. The Caucus provides an opportunity to get a good survey of passenger rail transit in the region bounded by Chicago and Milwaukee. If you have never been to this part of the country before, this is your chance to see the service and facilities offered by the major transit agencies in the region. If you are familiar with the area, this is a good time to see what has changed since your last visit. Due to the short time frame, the schedule is intense, but well within the capabilities of most able bodied individuals. In the sixteen year history of the Rail Passenger Caucus, no one has been left behind yet. Please see the attached file for more details (Please note that the first day’s opening session will be at the office of the Regional Transportation Authority, 175 W. Jackson Boulevard, corner of Wells Street; not at Union Station.).
For those of you traveling to Chicago, there is a full array of transportation choices. Chicago is one of Amtrak’s busiest terminals, so there is at least one daily train from most points that Amtrak serves. Chicago is also a major airline hub, with most airlines serving O’Hare (ORD) airport. If you are flying Southwest Airlines, you will be flying to Midway (MDW) airport. Convenient transit service via the Chicago Transit Authority rail system is available to downtown from both airports. Other transportation options are also available.
To place your name on the Caucus list, please reply via e-mail to Tom Hickey at Hickey@pbworld.com by October 1. Information regarding lodging in Chicago will be sent soon. I’m looking forward to seeing you in Chicago in October.
Sincerely,
David Nelson
Chair: Subcommittee on Self Powered Rail Car Technologies {AP070(1)}
