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TRB Webinar: Rail in the Time of Coronavirus - Planning, Operating, & Constructing Rail

December 2, 2020

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)

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How are passenger rail planners and operators adapting in the time of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)? TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that featured case studies from the public and private sectors. Representatives from each organization discussed how COVID-19 has (or has not) affected their efforts. They discussed where their projects are in development and how planning has proceeded during COVID-19. Since passenger rail services have been curtailed, projects under development could also be affected. Rail operators have had to create new rules to keep workers and passengers safe. Presenters also discussed the progress of their programs during COVID-19 and identify lessons learned in order for operators and agencies to move forward with passenger rail projects.

This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Passenger Rail Transportation.

The slides and recording of the webinar are available.

Webinar agenda and presenters

  1. General update about passenger rail in California: Diana Gomez, California Department of Transportation
  2. Case studies: Valley Rail in California and Texas Central in Texas
    1. Dan Leavitt, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
    2. Jennifer Hu, Texas Central
  3. Question and answer session: Moderated by Diana Gomez, California Department of Transportation

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the Valley Rail Program and Texas Central High-Speed Rail Project and the progress of these programs during COVID-19
  2. Discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on passenger rail operations and planning

Professional Development Hours

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

Disclaimer

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Transportation Research Board

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Technical Activities Division

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