Passenger rail advocates from across the nation will head to the Queen City in October for RailNation: Meridian hosted by Rail Passengers Association.

The RPA is a national organization that advocates for more trains for more people in more places across the US.

During RailNation: Meridian, which is set for Oct. 6-8, Rail Passengers staff will be joined by experts in the field, Amtrak leadership, the Southern Rail Commission, regional mayors and keynote speaker Federal Railroad Administration’s Amit Bose. Members, locals, and rail enthusiasts are all encouraged to attend to learn more about passenger rail expansion and how they can strategically support extensions and new service where they live, work and play.