Amtrak/New England States
(CT, MA, NH, NNEPRA, VT, RI)
Regional Coordination Meeting
Amtrak State Partnerships
May 10th and 11th, 2010
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May 10, 2010 – Sheraton Hotel, Portsmouth, NH
12:30 PM
Welcome and Introduction
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1:00 PM
Introductions
Review agenda/schedule
Overview of Policy and Development Dept
Passenger Rail Improvement and Improvement Act (PRIIA) Overview
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Sec 209 – State-supported service policy and pricing [Overview and
follow-up to Chicago national meeting to be held on April 20, 21]
o APT and Policy Overview
o Breakout Sessions (ME/VT/Potential Partners)
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Sec 305 – Equipment Committee Update
PTC and key safety related provisions
May 11, 2010
9:00 AM
ARRA Projects – Project Description, Update and Next Steps
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Awarded
o Downeaster Extension
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10:30 AM
Upcoming funding opportunities
o Funding by PRIIA category
o Potential Projects
o How can Amtrak assist?
Regional Planning and Coordination
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12:15 PM
Vermonter Re-route over Knowledge Corridor
Vermont Western Corridor Service Study
Vermonter Reliability Improvement (NECR)
Springfield to New Haven
Overview of Amtrak Grant Award(s)
NEC Masterplan – Upcoming Steps and Opportunity for Involvement
Regional planning and service coordination opportunities
Service Delivery – Challenges and Opportunities
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Northeast Division