In this episode, Commuter Rail Coalition CEO, KellyAnne Gallagher, and Coalition Government Affairs Director, John Cline, recap the March 13th and 14th Capitol Hill spring fly-in. During this spring’s now semi-annual event, the CRC had a series of productive meetings including conversations with Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), House Railroad Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX), Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-IN) and staff in the committees of jurisdiction in both chambers.
This month’s fly-in was led by CRC Chair Mike Noland (NICTD/South Shore Line) and CEO KellyAnne Gallagher and the delegation was comprised of CRC members from around the country who articulated policy implications for their agencies and companies. Thanks to VRE’s Joe Swartz, SEPTA’s Joe Connelly, Wabtec’s Chris Zappi, and Herzog’s Gregg Baxter for participating, and to John Cline (Cline Strategic Consulting) and Julie Minerva (Carpi & Clay) for support. Look for details coming soon regarding the upcoming Commuter Rail hearing.