Rail conference in Marquette August 17-18

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published August 12, 2016 at 10:21 AM EDT

MARQUETTE, MI-- Northern Michigan University is hosting the 4^th annual Michigan Rail Conference next week.

The event will feature more than 30 speakers in panel discussions and breakout sessions. This year’s theme is “Connecting the Dots: Business, Communities and Technology.” Topics include the future of rail in Michigan; preserving, maintaining, and enhancing Michigan rail assets; UP rail operations, UP shippers, and UP tech companies supporting the rail industry.

Keynote speakers include Michigan Tech Trustee and Marquette City Commissioner Tom Baldini and managing partner for Great Lakes Basin Railroad Frank Patton.

The conference takes place Wednesday and Thursday at NMU.

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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