Saturday, 6 April 2024 10:00am

2024 ESPA (& Rail Passengers Association) Annual Meeting & Lunch

Venue Information

DoubleTree Hotel - Schenectady 100 Nott Terrace Schenectady New York 12308

The Empire State Passengers Association (& Rail Passengers Association - Northeast Division) 2024 Annual Meeting & Lunch will be held in person on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 100 Nott Terrace, in downtown Schenectady, NY (approximately 5 blocks from the Amtrak Station).

Speakers & Presentations Will Include Representatives From Government, Amtrak And Allied Organizations:

Confirmed Speakers & Presentations: (As Of March 22nd)
  • Representative Paul Tonko | New York 20th Congressional District (D)
  • Assemblyperson Angelo Santabarbara |New York 111th Assembly District (D)
  • Jim Mathews | President/CEO - Rail Passengers Association
  • Margaret Clark | Manager, Government Affairs (Northeast) - Amtrak
  • Janet Ho|Assistant Commissioner NYSDOT
  • Ray Hessinger | Director Freight & Passenger Rail Bureau NYSDOT
  • Professor David Alff | Author Of The New book "The Northeast Corridor"

Full Registration Includes The Meeting, A Three Course Luncheon & Beverage Breaks

  • Full Registration - $80.00 Per Person (Applies Now & At The Door)

  • Meeting ONLY Registration (No Lunch or Beverages) - $40.00 Per Person

Please Note: Written confirmation of your meeting registration and payment having been received is NOT provided unless specifically requested (i.e. tickets are not mailed to you in advance of the meeting).

Meeting Registration & Coffee begins in the DoubleTree Ballroom foyer at 10:00am.


ESPA Officers & Directors Will Be Elected At The Annual Meeting For The 2024 -2026 Period.
In Addition, The Initial Officers & Directors For The New Empire State Passengers Foundation Will Be Elected.