Wednesday, 7 October 2026

'Improving Passenger Rail In The Empire Corridor' Symposium

Venue Information

The Duke - Mercantile On Main 240 Main Street Rochester New York 14604

Join us in Rochester this October for ‘Improving Passenger Rail In The Empire Corridor', a one-day symposium designed to bring together business and community leaders, government representatives, tourism and hospitality industry members, rail industry suppliers and rail advocates to learn about New York State’s passenger rail improvement initiatives and what accelerated implementation could do for Upstate New York.

The Symposium will feature insightful speakers, presentations and panel discussions focused on building a broad-based consensus that investing in higher-speed passenger rail can be an economic driver upstate and a viable solution for the future transportation needs of the state. The symposium will provide a crucial opportunity for participants to learn, network and share.

Confirmed Speakers:

  • State Senator Jeremy Cooney - Chair NYS State Senate Transportation Committee
  • Monroe Country Executive Adam Bello
  • Rochester Mayor Malik Evans

Everyone interested in what better passenger rail could do for upstate New York should attend to join the conversation and explore solutions for faster, more reliable and more frequent passenger train service in the Empire Corridor.

The symposium is being organized by the Empire State Passengers Foundation (in conjunction with the Empire State Passengers Association).

Registration Starts August 10th!


Group Rate Overnight Rooms Will Be Available At The Nearby Hyatt Regency Hotel - 125 East Main - Rochester


Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities Coming Soon!