December 29, 2024 - TRA Newswire -

As preparations continue for the 21st Annual Southwestern Rail Conference in April 2025, registration at the Early Bird discounted rate is underway. Attendees can save $100 and avoid the late registration fee by taking advantage of the price break during the early part of 2025. The Early Bird rate is capacity controlled. 

Arrangements are being made for a wide range of presentations and panel discussions on important freight and passenger rail issues that affect Texas and the Southwest. 

With the Texas legislature set to begin its 2025 session in January, we will have a good idea by April on what type of funding the next biennium holds for rail projects in the state. Will lawmakers approve TxDOT exceptional items for freight rail improvements and will there be movement on funding for passenger rail programs. We'll have experts in their field from the state and national level to discuss rail funding.

Panels and presentations are now being formed on rail technology, maritime and inland ports, high-speed rail, regional and intercity services and more. If you want to know what's going on with rail issues in Texas, you want to be at the Southwestern Rail Conference. Register now at https://www.texasrailadvocates.org/events/2025-southwestern-rail-conference/