Saturday, 5 April 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm

2025 ESPA (& Rail Passengers Association) Annual Passenger Rail Advocates Meeting & Lunch

Venue Information

DoubleTree Hotel - Schenectady 100 Nott Terrace Schenectady New York 12308

The Empire State Passengers Association (& Rail Passengers Association - Northeast Division) 2025 Annual Passenger Rail Advocates Meeting & Lunch will be held in person on Saturday, April 5, 2025, 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 Federal, State & Local Government, Amtrak & Allied Organizations.

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20)

  • Jim Mathews - President/CEO - Rail Passengers Asscociation

  • David Ullman - NYS Deputy Secretary For Transportation

  • Janet Ho - Assistant Commissioner - NYSDOT

  • Margaret Clark - Government Affairs - Amtrak

  • Lucas Peilert - Siemens Mobility


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

  • Full 'Early' Registration - $70.00 Per Person (For On-Line Registrations Processed By March 29th)

  • Higher Rates Will Apply Starting March 30th And 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 - The meeting will start promptly at 11:00am!