Join us 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.

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Time: 8:30am to 4:00pm (Includes Lunch With Keynote Speaker)

Where: Marriott Hotel Syracuse - 100 E Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Our event 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:

  • Assemblyman William Magnarelli (129th Assembly District) - Chair - NYS Assembly Transportation Committee
  • Senator Rachel May (48th Senate District)
  • Onondaga Country Exectutive J. Ryan McMahon II
  • Lucas Peilert - Siemens Mobility USA
  • Jason Orthner - Director - North Carolina DOT Rail Division
  • Other Speakers Will Be Announced As They Are Confirmed!

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).

Event Registration:

  • $50.00 - Regular Attendees
  • $40.00 - Student Attendees
  • Registration Includes All-Day Program, Lunch With Keynote Speaker & Beverage Breaks
  • Higher Fees Will Apply After November 5 And At The Door

For more information and to register, Click Here.