Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA
Rail Symposium 2024: Value Creation for a Sustainable Society
Co-hosted with the American Public Transportation Association
The business environment surrounding passenger rail has changed dramatically globally since the outbreak of the pandemic. Currently, demand for passenger rail has not returned to pre-pandemic levels with the diversification of work styles, including more remote work.
At the same time, we have witnessed significant milestones for this industry in the past few years in both Japan and the U.S.
This symposium aims to present and discuss how the value of passenger rail is being articulated and measured in both countries, reaffirming the social and economic role that passenger rail plays by connecting cities and enhancing their attractiveness and resilience.
There will be a reception following the event featuring sushi and sake.
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