Assuming the government doesn't shut down, numerous NY State agency leaders, plus state and federal government officials, will be discussing the NY State Summit on Rail Transportation. Not only will the summit discuss NY state's position as "the premier location for rail manufacturing and servicing in the country," there's also going to be talk of high speed rail potential. According to WCBS 2, "State officials said high-speed passenger rail service will create jobs, boost tourism and help New York's economy, especially along Amtrak's Empire Corridor between Albany and Buffalo. New York State has been awarded $151 million of the $8 billion in federal stimulus funds set aside for rail projects," most along the east-west corridor.