Greater Northwest Rail Summit

SAVE THE DATE - October 15-17, 2025 | Portland, Oregon

This event is co-located with the PNWER Build Northwest Forum, which will take place on October 14.

The Pacific Northwest Rail Summit brings together rail industry leaders, experts, users and advocates to enhance and expand the freight and passenger rail network in the Greater Pacific Northwest. At the core of this three-day gathering is High Performance Rail - the understanding that passenger trains and freight trains use the same tracks so investments in one will benefit the other, resulting in frictionless supply chains and accessible intercity transit.

High Performance Rail recognizes the value of bringing together freight rail interests, passenger rail advocates and elected leaders to work towards a common goal: an expanded rail network that works well for all users. The 2025 Rail Summit will be instrumental in securing local community support, identifying opportunities for public-private partnerships, laying the groundwork for potential interstate political agreements and encouraging federal investment in our shared rail network.

Venue: Portland Ecotrust Building - Irving Street Studio

Session Topics:

• Updates on existing and proposed passenger rail corridors

• The role of ports, short lines and Class 1 railroads in the regional export-driven economy

• Habitat restoration in rail corridors

• Federal investments in rail

• Developing robust economic corridors

• Indigenous communities and economic development

More Information Coming Soon!