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Greetings!
We're proud to announce our High Speed Rail Conference - Chicago, June 1-3. This is the high speed rail event not to miss this year! Government and industry leaders will come together to discuss plans to step up the national program, the challenges of this major new infrastructure project, new funding sources, and more.
Be part of this exciting event and take part in the networking and business development opportunities. Register early to save 50%! More info below. Last week, USHSR's Vice President of Government Affairs Thomas Hart testified at a Congressional Transportation hearing on high speed rail. Chaired by Congressman Bill Shuster, with Ranking Member Corrine Brown, testimony was heard about streamlining the rail program going forward. Watch Mr. Hart's testimony below.
USHSR's Small Business Database launched this past week with a number of company listings, and more coming in. This is the first such small business database of its kind for the HSR market, set up to showcase the many small firms and their capabilities for involvement in the national high speed rail project.
Bipartisan interest in high speed rail is stronger than ever with the recent rounds of applications submitted last week for the $2.4 billion rejected by the Florida governor. Over 90 applications were submitted totaling more than $10 billion.
One of the applications was submitted by Wisconsin's Governor Walker who had previously been strongly against rail. We're happy he has come around to the many benefits of high speed rail! Check out the HSR mobility video pairs, see below. Welcome new USHSR members! For those that have not yet become a member, join USHSR today. See you in Chicago in June. Sincerely, Joseph Shelhorse Vice President, Membership Services USHSR Washington, DC
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Announcing High Speed Rail Conference, Chicago! June 1-3. Hear from leaders of the high speed rail program about plans to step up the national plan, the challenges of this major new infrastructure project, new funding sources, and maintaining the 'political sustainability' needed to get it built. Be part of this exciting event that will include a number of networking & business development opportunities. |
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Hear from members of Congress, the Obama Administration, and state elected officials. Talk with business leaders and international high speed rail experts, and learn about the many benefits high speed rail will deliver to America. Hear about ways to bring private capital into the mix to pay for these new systems. Learn about the rapidly growing support among the business community across multiple sectors for HSR in America. Listen to the conservative case for HSR, and why supporting HSR is good for America.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels. Sponsor one of the coffee breaks, a conference session, or one of the evening receptions. Exhibit your firm's products and services in the conference exhibition area with a range of available spaces from large exhibit space to table top displays. More information
This is the event to be part of in one of the nation's busiest rail cities! More info
Register today! Super early bird discount ends this Friday
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 USHSR's Thomas Hart Testifies Before Congress
Last week, USHSR's Vice President of Government Affairs Thomas Hart testified at a Congressional transportation hearing on high speed rail. Chaired by Congressman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Corrine Brown, testimony was heard about streamlining the rail program going forward. Mr. Hart introduced legislation to speed up the introduction of private capital into the HSR program, which would open up new sources of funding and help ramp up the national program. "We look forward to working with members of Congress to help advance this new legislation. This will unlock the potential for high speed rail in America by wide participation from Wall Street and the private capital markets." said Mr. Hart following the hearing. Click to watch Mr. Hart's testimony |
 USHSR Launches New Small Business Database
Now open for business, USHSR's Small Business Database launched this past week with a number of company listings, and more coming in each day. This is the first such small business database of its kind for the HSR market. The goal is to showcase the many small firms and their capabilities for involvement in the national high speed rail project as it rolls out across America. New firms listing so far include: G.W. Peoples, Transmetrics, AYESA, Consultrans, Sharon Greene + Associates, Wilson Ihrig & Associates, Opportunity Marketing Group, Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, CastleOak Securities, Whiting Corporation, ABB Inc., Atlas Tool & Die Works, Dickerson Employee Benefits, SN Larkin Worldwide Advertising, and Pendergast Consulting Group. Click for more information
List your firm now!
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 Bipartisan Group of 24 States Apply for HSR $2.4 B
Last week was the deadline for states to apply for the money that Florida turned down - $2.4 billion. A bipartisan group of 24 states applied with more than 90 applications for this rail money. The states applying include Maryland, the District of Columbia, Washington state, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Rhode Island to name a few. "This clearly shows continued support for high speed rail across the political spectrum." said Joseph Shelhorse, USHSR Vice President for Membership Services.
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USHSR in the News Recently
High speed rail continues to be a hot topic! USHSR has been in a wide variety of news media lately including:
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 Wisconsin Governor Walker Supporting HSR!
In an amazing twist of fate, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker now supports rail in his state and wants Federal money for the project! USHSR commends Governor Walker for realizing the great value rail offers for businesses, job creation, economic revitalization, and in delivering new options for better mobility not subject to congestion, delays, or rising gas prices. "That's good for business, that's good for business travelers and it's yet one more incentive to do business here in southeastern Wisconsin," said Governor Walker.
USHSR supports elected officials and candidates of all parties that support high speed rail. "This benefits everyone", said Andy Kunz, USHSR's President, "It will greatly improve American mobility and efficiency - saving us money, time, and energy. Its smart business." Governor Walker added: "Amtrak's Hiawatha line carried nearly 800,000 passengers between Milwaukee and Chicago last year and is seeing growth this year." |
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HSR Video Pairs
Video pairs show the mobility advantages of high speed rail. USHSR paired up several side-by-side videos to compare different modes of travel with dramatic results.
The first video pair compares winter travel between airplanes and fast trains. The second video pair compares rush hour travel between highways and fast trains. The videos are set up to be watched together as pairs for the best side-by-side comparisons.
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See you in Chicago!
Register today!
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