Upcoming Events

Discussion will continue on two key issues:

• Developing a tutorial on regional rail equipment compatibility issues, including common regional designs for electric rail cars, dual-mode locomotives and station platform height (note: several special guests have been invited)
• Redirecting the Hudson River tunnel project into existing platforms and tracks in Penn Station, and then continuing on to Grand Central

Other agenda items will be progress reports on key RRWG initiatives:

• Through-running at Penn Station
• Upper Level Loop Alternative for LIRR East Side Access
• Rockaway Cut-off -- one-seat ride Midtown Manhattan-JFK Airport
• Lower Manhattan Access
• Light Rail in the Lincoln Tunnel
• Regional Rail Freight plan
• Intercity rail passenger issues, including new New York-Washington high speed tail line and New York State Rail Plan