2021 Virtual Gorge Rail Summit

RSVP for the 2021 Gorge Rail Summit

October 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Virtual Event

Freight rail is an integral part of the Pacific Northwest, moving the goods we use every day, while safely and efficiently transporting our region’s products to the world.

RSVP to join us for this year’s virtual Gorge Rail Summit for a lively discussion on the latest rail news and impacts to our region.

This live streamed event will feature a keynote address from Washington State Representative Andrew Barkis, followed by discussions on maintaining the industry’s high safety standards and new rail energy technologies.

A link to view the live stream will be sent out to RSVPs on the day of the event.

Summit Agenda

9:00 AM Welcome to the 2021 Gorge Rail Summit | Johan Hellman
• Introductions and guidelines
• Focus areas, trends and themes
9:15 AM Opening remarks by Rep. Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia)
10:00 AM New energy technologies
Brett Porter – renewable diesel
Michael Cleveland – battery electric locomotives and yard equipment
11:00 AM Infrastructure and safety
Paul Cristina, Cheryl Townlian – infrastructure and public projects
Justin Piper – rail safety, wildfires
Noon Wrap up and adjourn