1:30PM-4:30PM Main Seminar
Reception following the Main Seminar
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
The seminar is free of charge but we request that you pre-register. Space is limited. Please let us know if you do not receive a -Confirmation of Registration Email- within 24 hours of your registration. On the day of the seminar, please bring a copy of this email to the reception desk.
Seminar Overview
In January 2010, President Obama announced an allocation of $8 billion granted as federal funds to help turn the U.S. vision of high speed rail (HSR) into reality. The distributed funds will be used for the development of HSR which has proven to be an effective, energy-efficient way to move large numbers of people quickly over long distances. The goal of this seminar in Chicago is to demonstrate Japan’s 45 years of experience in HSR operation and contribute toward developing HSR network projects in the Midwest region as well as other regions in the U.S. In this half day seminar, leaders in the Japanese transportation field will introduce technology and operational experience about HSR. Topics also include a finance scheme for introducing HSR systems to the U.S. as well as economic benefits derived from HSR, such as job creation and regional development.
More info on the Japan International Transport Institute website.
