Seminar to Provide Vital Information as State Moves to Develop High-Speed Train System:

Seminar to Provide Vital Information as State Moves to Develop High-Speed
Train System:

Southern California Introduction to Japanese Bullet Train

What: Issues such as transportation, greenhouse gas reduction and energy
independence are at the forefront of policymaking and legislative
discussions. A significant way to improve mobility, lessen
traffic congestion and improve our air quality is by bringing
high-speed trains to California. For that reason, a seminar will
be held highlighting "Shinkansen," Japan's High-Speed Rail System.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is currently working to
plan and design a 700-mile high-speed train system for the State.
A general obligation bond, which would provide critical state
funding for the project, is set for the November 2008 ballot.
The seminar will provide vital information to public officials,
policy makers and the public about high-speed trains and their
beneficial impact on Japan.

The seminar is being hosted by the Japan Overseas Rolling Stock
Association and the Institution for Transport Policy Studies.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Presentations from 9 a.m. to Noon. (Registration is at 8:30 a.m.)

Where: Disneyland Hotel's North Exhibit Hall
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

Who: Assistant Vice Minister for International Affairs Keiji Fukumoto
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Adviser to the President Toshiji Takatsu
Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency

Contact: Valerie Martinez
(909) 445-1001

SOURCE California High-Speed Rail Authority