Media Advisory - Media Walkthrough of New York State High Speed Rail Empire Corridor

ALBANY, NY (10/25/2010)(readMedia)-- WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m., prior to public open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sand Creek Middle School, 329 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY 12205

WHAT: Prior to the public information and scoping meeting about the New York State High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Project, we invite you as a member of the media for a walkthrough of the materials and information that will be presented during the public meeting during the evening hours.

The High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Project is examining how to improve passenger rail service across the state, introducing passenger train speeds of at least 110 miles per hour between Schenectady and Niagara Falls and adding to the areas between Schenectady and New York City where passenger trains can travel at least 110 miles per hour. The project also seeks to improve reliability, travel times, and the frequency (number of trains) of passenger rail service.

WHO: New York State Department of Transportation in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration

CONTACTS: Deborah Sturm Rausch, (518) 457-6400

DIRECTIONS: From the Adirondack Northway (I-87), take Exit 2E for Route 5 East/Wolf Road, towards Albany.

Take Wolf Road north past Colonie Center shopping mall and turn right onto Sand Creek Road.

Go through a roundabout, traveling a total of .9 miles. Sand Creek Middle School will be on the left.