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Michigan Rail Conference 2024, Livonia MI, Aug 14-16

Early-Bird Registration has been extended thru 05 July 2024!

Register now for the 2024 Michigan Rail Conference August 14-16, 2023 in Livonia, MI.  The conference will also function as the inaugural annual meeting for the recently established National University Rail Center of Excellence (NURail CoE).

Featuring our Keynote Speaker, Patrick Fuchs, Member of the Surface Transportation Board, we have a great lineup of speakers and events that you won’t want to miss!

Wednesday, August 14th kicks off our events with our Student Scholarship Golf Outing Fundraiser at Fox Creek Golf Course followed by small group meetings and the Opening Reception.

The educational sessions are Thursday, August 15th on the campus of Schoolcraft College, followed by the closing reception.

Field Visits will run during the morning of  Friday, August 16th.

 

August 5: In Person Membership Meeting

NOON – 2:00 PM
Crossroads Village / Huckleberry Railroad
6140 Bray Road, Flint MI 48505

Make plans now to attend the August 05 MARP membership meeting taking place at Crossroads Village in Flint. The meeting will take place from Noon to 2:00 pm, giving members an opportunity to tour the Village or visit the railroad shops prior to the start of the meeting.

There will be no admission fee to the Village for MARP members. Let the ticket office know when you arrive that you are a member of the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers.

The meeting will convene promptly at Noon in the restored Clinton Town Hall located within the Village.

Following the meeting, plan to finish off your visit with a ride on the Huckleberry Railroad. It is recommended that you purchase your ticket for the 3:00 pm train departure when you enter the Village. The cost for the train is $12.

Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water to keep yourself hydrated. There is a sandwich shop within the Village if you wish to get something to eat before the meeting.

Visit GeneseeCountyParks.org/railfans-weekend for more information about Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad. If you have questions, please send us an email at marprail@yahoo.com.