The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the Railroads and Regional Economic Development Conference 2017.

This conference will focus on the dynamic and diverse changes in today's  railroad industry and  rail's critical role in regional transportation planning and development. 

Sessions will focus on how Western North Carolina can work to improve and expand freight services in the region; increase excursions to and through the mountains; promote existing tourist lines and re-establish a passenger rail connection to Asheville and WNC.   

Presentations will be made by representatives of  Class I and short line railroads, freight handling rail industry partners, the President and CEO of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, and four key North Carolina Legislative Leaders involved in transportation funding.    

For more information and to register visit www.ashevillechamber.org/events/WNCRailConference2017_brochure.pdf