The future of passenger rail is being built right now—and Transit Unplugged takes you inside one of the industry's biggest events to see it firsthand.

Recorded on location at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rail Conference in Baltimore, this special video episode features exclusive conversations with the leaders driving some of North America's most ambitious rail projects. From the Purple Line in Maryland and MARC Train's growing commuter network to Honolulu's fully automated Skyline system and California High-Speed Rail, this is a front-row seat to the ideas, investments, and innovations shaping the next generation of public transportation.

Along the way, host Paul Comfort also takes viewers behind the scenes of the conference itself, exploring networking events, industry receptions, Baltimore's light rail system in action, and the conversations that are defining the future of mobility.

Guests include:

- Paul Skoutelas, President & CEO, American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

- Ray Biggs, Senior Project Director, Maryland Transit Administration's Purple Line

- Joshua Wolf, Administrator, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train

- Michael Dylan Pal, Director of Public Transit, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

- Mike Degenaars, General Manager, Rail, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

- J. Roger Morton, Director, Honolulu Department of Transportation Services

- Neil Shah, Executive Vice President, Keolis North America

In this episode:

- Why passenger rail investment continues to grow across North America

- The latest progress on Maryland's Purple Line

- MARC Train's expansion plans and record weekend ridership

- Honolulu's driverless Skyline metro and what's next

- California High-Speed Rail's newest operating partnership

- Rail's role in economic development, sustainability, and regional mobility

- Behind-the-scenes access to one of the transit industry's premier conferences

Whether you're a transit executive, planner, policymaker, or simply passionate about mobility, this special episode offers an inside look at where rail is headed next.

Credits

Host and Producer: Paul Comfort

Executive Producer: Julie Gates

Producer: Chris O’Keeffe

Editor: Patrick Emile

Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin

Camera: Cyndi Raskin

Brand Design: Tina Olagundoye

Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world’s people.

For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.com

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