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APTA Marketing & Communications Workshop
2023-02-26 08:00 - 2023-03-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
About this Workshop
This intensive and interactive workshop focuses on all aspects of public transportation marketing and communications, including media relations, customer experience, social media, ridership initiatives, and best practices.
Who Should Attend: all public transportation personnel involved in marketing, communications, media relations, advertising, social media, planning, research, service development, and customer service.

LRW 2023 Embracing Equity Symposium-Chicago
2023-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Join the League of Railway Women at the 2023 Embracing Equity Symposium:
Connect & Cultivate. The 2023 Embracing Equity Symposium features an interesting program agenda lined up with leaders from major freight railroads and other key speakers covering up-to-date topics of importance in the rail industry.
The topics will include:
Allyship & Data in the Workplace
Giving an Effective Presentation
Employee Resource Groups – The who, what, where and how
In addition to an opportunity to network with other women in the industry, LRW’s educational sessions cover topics about leadership, industry knowledge, collaboration, and improving business results.
This symposium will encompass more than 300 attendees in a large presentation space with a interesting program agenda lined up with leaders from major freight railroads and other key speakers covering up-to-date topics of importance in the rail industry.

Rail Equipment Finance 2023
2023-03-05 08:00 - 2023-03-08 17:00 | La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA, 92253, United States
Rail Equipment Finance by Railroad Financial Corporation has established itself as the premier industry meeting addressing issues relating to the North American railcar and locomotive fleets. REF provides the most current information on fleet demographics as well as proven accurate predictions for the future. This data is presented in a concise format by the top experts in the field and is paired with information on the leasing and finance industries that support these fleets. Attendees receive not only the experience of REF, but also presenters’ statistics, diagrams and presentations on a 4GB Flashdrive.
For 2023 and beyond, REF will continue with this proven format, providing information vital to our industry as well as world class networking opportunities for our attendees. It will be done at a cost, subsidized by our Sponsors and Industry Partners, that represents significant value for attendees and their companies.

APTA High-Speed Rail Seminar
2023-03-15 | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St NW, Washington, D.C., 20001, United States
APTA reports that the coming years bring great opportunity to unleash the economic power of our mega-regions, to enable equitable and affordable access and opportunity, and to create short-term and permanent American jobs. Those national benefits can be achieved by building a robust high-speed and intercity passenger rail network that is environmentally friendly, resilient, and sustainable. The APTA High-Speed Rail Seminar will bring together a wide range of stakeholders and advocates to cover the full range of questions that need to be addressed in making that vision a reality.
Who should attend: Railroad industry professionals (public and private), elected officials at the state and local levels (and staff), State and regional railroad officers, university subject matter experts, workforce development professionals, economic development officers, public policy thought leaders, and passenger rail advocates.
This event follows the APTA Legislative Conference (March 12-14, 2023), which is being held at the same Washington, D.C., venue.

SWARS 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-03-22 08:00 - 2023-03-23 17:00 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hotel, 600 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Southwest Association of Rail Shippers:
The Southwest Association of Rail Shippers territory includes the Republic of Mexico and the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Southern California (from and including Fresno and points South thereof), Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
The objective of the association is to provide an open forum for railroads and shippers to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest. Topics include, but are not limited to, service, car supply, scheduling, operating practices, technology, etc. Meetings are held twice a year in the spring and fall at varying locations in the territory.
Join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting on March 22-23, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas at the beautiful Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hotel on the San Antonio Riverwalk!

Southeast Rail Forum 2023
2023-03-22 08:00 - 2023-03-24 17:00 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
2023 Southeast Rail Forum

Southeastern States Department of Transportation Rail Divisions and the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) North Carolina Triangle Chapter are jointly hosting a regional forum on rail issues focused on eight Southeastern states (DC, VA, NC, TN, SC, GA, AL and FL).
Southeast Rail Forum (SRF): Ready to Build is scheduled for March 22-24, 2023 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Crystal City, Arlington, VA (Washington, D.C)
The purpose of this forum is to:
– Bring focus to the efforts made by the Southeastern States (District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama) to unify their visions for the role of rail in the region through the multi-state Compact agreement and the Federally-led regional study for the Southeast Rail Corridor.
– Highlight the economic benefits of a coordinated approach to regional rail planning.
– Identify the role of trends and activities in intermodal freight transportation: Rail, Ports, Trucking, and Shipping Hubs.
– Share examples where co-mingled passenger and freight services can work— and where it cannot.
– Provide opportunities for multi-state networking and sharing of beneficial information.
– Provide opportunities to inspect area freight, intermodal and passenger projects.
Invited speakers include Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officials, State Transportation Secretaries, State Rail Officials, Railroad Executives, industry experts, and local and state political leaders throughout the region.

RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2023
2023-04-19 08:00 - 2023-04-20 17:00 | ALUMNI HOUSE, 155 South Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, United States
Main topics to be discussed:

• Trend of rail interior in North and South America
• Collaboration between design houses, operators and train manufacturers
• Railway interior innovation from light rail and high speed train
• Tenders for railway interior
• Cross over between bus interior and rail interior, how can we learn from each other?
• Exclusive tour of Stadler Rail USA and its latest project in America

This innovation summit will be a great opportunity to further revolutionize the railway interior and passenger experience as we embark on the next generation of interior features, reports conference sponsor Stadler US Inc.

20th International Wheelset Congress
2023-05-08 08:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | The Drake Hotel, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
MxV Rail (formerly TTCI) and Amsted Rail will host the 20th International Wheelset Congress (IWC), to be held May 8-11 in Chicago. Registration is now open.
UNIFE and its ERWA (European Railway Wheels Association) committee are the four-day event’s organizers.
IWC will focus on the latest technologies and advancements of rail wheelset components and performance, with a goal of increasing the productivity, efficiency and safety of a variety of rail modes, according to MxV Rail. The theme of the event, featuring 70-plus technical papers from 20 countries, is “Interdependent Ecosystem of Wheelsets.”
IWC is expected to draw more than 300 attendees from worldwide freight, passenger and transit railways, including operators; equipment builders; component suppliers; academia; government; and regulatory and standards organizations. Traditionally convened once every three years, this is the first time IWC has been hosted in North America since 2004. The 19th IWC was held in Venice, Italy in 2019. It was hosted by Lucchini RS.
This year’s IWC steering committee includes:

Augusto Mensi – (Chair) Lucchini RS / ERWA, Italy
Scott Cummings – MxV Rail, USA
Elixabet Gallastegi – CAF MiiRA, Spain
Jiyuan Liu – China Railway, China
Ted Fujimura – Nippon Steel, Japan
Emma Molobi – Transnet, South Africa
Jason Livingston – Aurizon, Australia

IWC will be held at The Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. Visit the IWC website to learn more and to register.

2023 Short Line Railroad Advocacy Day
2023-05-17 | OH
The Inaugural Short Line Railroad Advocacy Day will be May 17
Plan to join ASLRRA in exercising our First Amendment Rights! May 17 is the day when the short line rail industry — railroads, shippers, suppliers and supporting Associations — will meet with House and Senate leaders and Hill offices representing states and districts across the country to ensure that our voices are heard and short line freight rail priorities are understood.
Don’t miss the opportunity to tell our story and help ensure that elected leaders become champions for short line rail priorities in Congress.
What to Expect:
-More than 150 meetings with Congressional offices.
-Conversations focused on Short Line railroad industry priorities.
-Morning event with refreshments and materials pickup – The Monocle – walking distance to the Capitol. The Monacle is located at 107 D Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002.
-Reception with Congressional staff and elected officials at the Rayburn cafeteria in the evening.
-Training via Zoom for all attendees in advance of May 17.
Who is Welcome:
ALL short line railroad representatives, suppliers, shippers and supporting Association representatives — your participation will be critical to our success!
Schedule of Events:
7:00-9:00 a.m. — Short Line Railroad Advocacy Day will kick off with a Grab and Go event within walking distance of the Hill offices. Here you can meet up with your first appointment team members, and pick up materials. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be available at Monocle Restaurant, Capitol Hill, Senate Side, 107 D Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Meetings on Capitol Hill. Each attendee should receive a schedule by May 16.
Lunch — You are on your own for lunch; there are cafeterias on the House and Senate sides of the Capitol building. We will provide maps and details on the training call scheduled for May 15 at 1:30 p.m. Registrants will receive an e-mail invitation to that training.
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. — A reception will be held at the Rayburn Building for attendees and Congressional members and staff.
ASLRRA does not have an event hotel for Short Line Railroad Advocacy Day 2023. Please make arrangements to stay at the hotel of your choice in Washington, D.C. Locations of hotels close to the Capitol can be found here.

NARS 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-05-24 08:00 - 2023-05-26 17:00 | Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) will hold its annual meeting in Chicago over May 24-26, 2023. Details to come in fall 2022.

AAR 2023 Damage Prevention & Freight Claim Conference
2023-06-12 08:00 - 2023-06-15 17:00 | Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253, United States
The 130th Damage Prevention & Freight Claim Conference is an annual event to gain knowledge, network, and share experiences in the rail freight damage prevention industry.
Learn more about all the opportunities to participate in this industry event:
—Check out the current agenda and speaker information
—Register for the conference and technical workshops
—Learn about the annual Golf Tournament and Guest Activity and Tour

TRACCS Rail Day 2023
2023-06-20 08:00 - 2023-06-21 17:00 | The International Center, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1E8, Canada
Canada’s Indoor/Outdoor Transit and Rail Exhibition by TRACCS, a non-profit association of contractors, operators and maintainers in rail, OCS, signal construction, and communication systems. One of TRACCS’ founding goals is to create a platform for collaboration and development in the areas that present challenges in our industry: introducing innovation, setting standards, fostering safety, sustainability and cost-efficiency.
TRACCS Rail Day speakers will address some of our collective concerns in these two full days of talks, workshops, roundtables and presentations.
Attend workshops on National Standards facilitated by CSA Group, presentations and panels on women in rail, diversity in the rail workforce, railway assurances, rail consortiums, training and worker safety, digitalization, mapping utilities, complexities and challenges of completing large infrastructure projects, and lessons learned from major projects.
Keynote Speaker: Rick Leary, CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

MARS 2023 Summer Meeting
2023-07-10 08:00 - 2023-07-11 17:00 | GRAND GENEVA RESORT & SPA, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) is headquartered in the Chicago area. General membership comes from the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Its objective is to provide an open forum for resolving transportation and car supply issues, coupled with programs designed to educate and inform the membership in areas of railroad operating practices, freight car supply, new innovations in transportation and legislative matters. Meetings are held twice a year, in January and July.

APTA Biennial p-REES Program
2023-07-11 08:00 - 2023-07-13 17:00 | Washington, D.C.
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is pleased to host its fifth biennial Passenger Railway Engineering Education Symposium (p-REES), July 11-13, 2023, in Washington, DC, hosted by both Amtrak and WMATA. Building on the tremendous success of previous programs in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, and the 2021 virtual p-REES, we continue our partnership with the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) to advance rail engineering education. This intensive program is aimed at educating engineering faculty from across North America about the public transportation industry so these faculty can tell our story, including its many career opportunities, through their courses, curricula, and degree programs.
Participation in the 2023 p-REES Symposium will give you the unparalleled opportunity to educate and shape the landscape of our nation’s transit workforce, according to APTA. This symposium will feature presentations, discussions, and lecture materials that you can use and share, including PowerPoint slides, notes, and other materials. Industry speakers will provide an overview of potential rail and transit research opportunities, and highlight the excitement in the industry about new challenges and industry opportunities available to new graduates entering the rail and transit engineering profession.
The 2023 p-REES program will provide practical hands-on engineering information and materials and an abundance of round table conversations and working sessions led by leading engineering academics, industry experts, and practitioners. APTA’s goal is to encourage engineering faculty’s interest to add rail and engineering content to their current courses and curricula. This three-day symposium will include also include technical tours of rail systems. This forum provides attendees with an exceptional opportunity to learn and network with academic peers and leading transit engineering professionals.
Please register before June 10 to take advantage of the discounted room block. The room block closes on June 10.
Program Topics Include:
—Railroad Operations/ Modal Characteristics
—Basic Signals
—Track
—Starting a Program
—Navigating Research and Grant Opportunities
—Interactive Classroom Demonstrations and Discussions

2023 Commuter Rail Summit
2023-09-18 08:00 - 2023-09-20 17:00 | InterContinental Hotel, 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
The Commuter Rail Coalition (CRC) reports: Join thought leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from across the industry as the CRC convenes the 2023 Commuter Rail Summit. The CRC Summit is an opportunity to connect with industry peers, explore first-hand the progress of two massive new starts projects, marvel over the process that’s rehabbing Metra’s railcars and locomotives, and collaborate over today’s most pressing commuter rail issues.
Join CRC in Chicago September 18-20, 2023 for a series of roundtable discussions, fireside chats with industry leaders, technical tours, and next-level networking to prepare for both the challenges and the unprecedented opportunities awaiting commuter railroads.
• Learn from subject matter experts from across the industry and beyond.
• Build your network.
• Celebrate industry icons.
• And challenge the paradigm.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Registration will be limited to 200. Non-members may register on a space-available basis.

SWARS 2023 Semi-Annual Meeting
2023-09-27 08:00 - 2023-09-28 17:00 | San Diego, Calif., San Diego, CA, United States
Southwest Association of Rail Shippers:

The Southwest Association of Rail Shippers territory includes the Republic of Mexico and the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Southern California (from and including Fresno and points South thereof), Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
The objective of the association is to provide an open forum for railroads and shippers to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest. Topics include, but are not limited to, service, car supply, scheduling, operating practices, technology, etc. Meetings are held twice a year in the spring and fall at varying locations in the territory.

Mark your calendars to join SWARS for the 2023 Semi-Annual Meeting on September 27-28, 2023 in San Diego. SWARS says it is planning a great line up of speakers and some exciting special events! Look for Registration to open mid to late June!

NEARS Fall 2023 Conference
2023-10-04 08:00 - 2023-10-06 17:00 | Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
North East Association of Rail Shippers:

NEARS serves the rail industry by providing a platform for education, networking and business development. We are one of 5 regional organizations, with an additional North American organization. We meet twice a year at different locations throughout the northeast.

2023 Passenger Rail Law Workshop
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-07 | The Madison Hotel, 1177 15th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20005, United States
In cooperation with the Commuter Rail Coalition, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP is pleased to present the 2023 Passenger Rail Law Workshop. This year’s workshop will be held at the Madison in Washington, DC, on November 6 & 7, 2023.
Attendees will learn from experts the fundamental legal principles that underlie virtually all elements of passenger rail. This workshop is the only conference that combines a thorough review of the basics of passenger rail law with an update on recent legal developments. Conducted in an interactive classroom format, participants can expect instructors to include government attorneys from DOT and FRA, as well as seasoned practitioners with decades of experience and in-depth understanding of the federal laws, regulations, and policies that govern rail.
CLE credits will be pre-approved for select states and all attendees will receive a copy of the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference, a comprehensive, user-friendly resource book that you can expect to be a well-used reference tool.
Topics include:

Rail Law 101
Regulatory & Safety Requirements
Rail Transaction Basics
Funding & Financing
Railbanking
Mega Projects
Environmental
Property Interest in Rail Line
Labor & Employment
TOD
Preemption

Taught in plain English, the workshop is not limited to lawyers. Others who can benefit include executives, planners, finance staff, environmental management, operations managers and consultants. Senior rail managers and commissioners or board members attend as well. Attendees can expect valuable networking opportunities as well; both with other attendees, industry experts and the cohort of instructors.
One of the most valuable benefits of the workshop is that all attendees receive the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference, a comprehensive, user-friendly resource book that you can expect to be a well-used reference tool.
This workshop is one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss your chance to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable insight and information that you can put to use immediately.
All presentations will be available for download and all participants will receive the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference to take home.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, November 6, 2023
11:00 am Registration/Information Desk Opens
1:00 – 5:15 pm Workshop Begins
5:30 – 7:00 pm Networking Reception
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 – 5:15 pm Workshop resumes, with break for lunch

REGISTRATION FEES
Inclusive of refreshment breaks, reception, and meals noted above

$650 for CRC members, early registration
$750 for CRC members after Oct 6
$575 for speakers
$800 for non-CRC members

The deadline to register for this event is October 31. There will be no on-site registration available.
Change of plans? There is no fee to transfer a registration up until Oct 31. If you must cancel a registration, we will charge a $50 administration fee if you notify us before Oct 6; 50% to cancel after Oct 6, up through Oct 27. No refunds can be processed after Oct 27.
LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
All workshop events will be held at:
THE MADISON
1117 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
You may book accommodations directly with the Madison by calling 202-862-1600.

ATTIRE
Attire for the Passenger Rail Law Workshop is business casual.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
The following transportation centers are listed in the order of proximity to the Madison.

Washington DC Metrorail Stations: The closest station to the hotel is McPherson Square (Silver/Orange/Blue lines) and the Farragut North Station (Red line)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 6 miles and a 15-20 minute, one-way drive to the hotel depending on traffic. There is no airport shuttle. MetroRail’s Blue line will deliver you from DCA to McPherson Square Station.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 27 miles and a 45-60 minute one-way drive to the hotel depending on traffic. There is no airport shuttle available. MetroRail’s Silver Line will deliver you from IAD to McPherson Square Station.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is 37 miles and a 60-70 minute one way drive to the hotel depending on traffic. There is no airport shuttle available.

PARKING
The hotel has no parking of its own but public lots are plentiful.
CLE ACCREDITATION
It Is the responsibility of each participant to file the appropriate paperwork with your state bar(s) for continuing legal education for this course.
CLE accreditation is granted on a state-by-state basis. Each state has its own rules and regulations that define eligible course content for CLE credit. Due to varying state bar approval procedures, we cannot foresee for how many credits the workshop will be approved.
Registrants may request accreditation from specific states after the workshop has taken place by usually providing course materials. If you have questions or require additional documents to complete your state filing, please contact or Shelby Kaiser with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell.
Course information will be updated as it is received.

TTC First Annual Conference & Tour
2023-11-07 08:00 - 2023-11-08 17:00 | Transportation Technology Center, 55500 DOT Road, Pueblo, CO, 81001, United States
Presented by Wheel Rail Seminars and ENSCO, the TTC First Annual Conference & Tour is bringing government, industry and academia together to discuss critical needs in railway safety, security and research to move rail transportation forward for the next 50 years.
Day 1: Pueblo Convention Center

Join us on day one, which will feature presentations and round table discussions with leaders from across many railroad organizations! Sessions will highlight the latest advancements in rail safety, emerging alternative energy, ongoing research, workforce development and more from railway sector leaders.
Day 2: Transportation Technology Center
Join us for an expanded tour of the Transportation Technology Center where industry folks will be able to see multiple locations for the first time ever at the site that haven’t previously been open to the public with a guided tour, learn from industry experts, see on-track displays from multiple rail organizations, and more. This new and expanded tour has never been made available at any previous events, and ENSCO is proud to offer that opportunity at the First Annual TTC Conference & Tour!
Reservations: Pueblo Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 110 W. 1st Street/City Center Drive Pueblo, Colo. 81003
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FRA’s Rail Share
2023-11-28 08:00 - 2023-11-29 17:00 | Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
FRA will hold the second annual Rail Share on November 28-29, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. The free, 2-day forum will consist of presentations, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and keynote addresses. Rail Share’s goals are to enhance the understanding of industry initiatives and foster an environment where best practices in safety can be shared.

AREMA 2024 Sustainability & Resiliency Symposium
2024-02-05 08:00 - 2024-02-07 17:00 | OH
The AREMA 2024 Sustainability & Resiliency Symposium will be held February 5-7, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.
This event will provide attendees an opportunity to increase their knowledge on industry-wide sustainability topics such as electrification strategies, sustainable solutions, climate resilience and many others.

CILT 2024 New York Rail Summit
2024-03-05 14:30 - 18:30 | CILT, 666 3rd Avenue, Oculus Room (6th Floor), New York City, NY, 10017, United States
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) presents the 2024 New York Rail Summit
Join CILT for informative and interactive presentations on a range of topics related to rail in New York—a unique opportunity to hear from four leaders at the heart of the city’s rail industry and to meet and network with fellow rail professionals in the city.
Location: 666 3rd Avenue, Oculus Room (6th Floor), New York 10017 (5-minute walk from Grand Central Station)
Registration: CILT Members: No charge | Non-Members: $25.00

Railroad Day on Capitol Hill
2024-05-08 | OH
Registration is now open for Railroad Day on Capitol Hill, the railroad industry’s annual advocacy event that will take place on May 8 in Washington, D.C.
The event will bring together representatives from short lines, Class I’s, suppliers, supporting industry associations and other stakeholders to meet with lawmakers and congressional offices to discuss matters important to railroads.
The day’s schedule includes breakfast and materials pickup, meetings on Capitol Hill and an evening reception. Additional registration is required to sign up for the evening reception. Participants will also be invited to a pre-event training session held via Zoom. Click here to register for the event.
Host ASLRRA is also welcoming companies interested in sponsoring Railroad Day on Capitol Hill. Sponsors are recognized in various ways at the event, in ASLRRA publications and on social media. Click here to learn more about the types of sponsorship opportunities and to become a sponsor.

Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference (WRI ’24)
2024-05-21 08:00 - 2024-05-24 17:00 | Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, 5300 N River Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Now in its 29th year, the Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference (WRI ’24) will be held in Chicago, IL. The Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference is designed to inform and educate professionals who work for railroads, transit agencies, contractors, government regulators, researchers, and consulting firms. The conference focuses on the complex and critical interaction between the wheel and the rail (vehicle/track). WRI ’24 conference is three freestanding seminars: The Rail Transit Seminar on May 21, the Principles of Wheel/Rail Interaction on May 22 and the Heavy Haul Seminar on May 23-24, 2024. The conference welcomes back Presenting Sponsor for the Rail Transit Seminar – Mass Transit Magazine and welcomes, for the very first time, new Presenting Sponsor for the Heavy Haul Seminar – Railway Track & Structures (RT&S).

TRACCS Rail Day 2024
2024-06-18 08:00 - 2024-06-20 17:00 | The International Centre, Hall 5, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1E8, Canada
The Transit Rail Association for Canadian Contractors, Operators, Maintainers and Standards (TRACCS) Rail Day 2024 is an indoor/outdoor expo and conference. According to the association, it will include Rick Leary (TTC CEO), Phil Verster (Metrolinx CEO), and many other top-level decision-makers, and offer the following:
• Technology Showcase: A new sector of our expo, dedicated to technology developments, where new exciting products will be presented to the audience. Insightful sessions that explore the future of transit rail technology by leading experts in the public and private sector to discuss the most important and pressing issues.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, professionals, and experts during the event. Take advantage of the networking opportunities to foster collaboration and partnerships. Social areas, Cocktail, Meeting Rooms and more, everything in one place.
• Live Product Demonstrations of state-of-the-art Machinery and Technology at our Technology Showcase and the Outdoors Sector, where exhibitors will be available to provide in-depth insights into the features and benefits of these solutions.

2024 REMSA & RSSI Exhibition
2024-07-09 08:00 - 2024-07-10 17:00 | OH
REMSA and RSSI are joining for the first time for a combined conference and exhibition in Louisville, Ky., on July 9-10, 2024.
Any questions related to the exhibition can be directed to Heidi Baker at REMSA: (202) 844-6126 or baker@remsa.org
RSSI: Theresa Wilder, 904-379-3366, theresa@rssi.org

Tracks to the Future
2024-07-24 08:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00 | OH
Tracks to the Future, Railroad Transportation and Engineering – Summer program for high school students. The program is sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration through a workforce development grant, so it is free to all students. Students will be responsible for their own transportation. There will be two sessions this year. Each session features two days of virtual activities at the students home location, a travel day to get to the university campus, and two days of hands-on activities and field trips to rail industry sites.
Session 1 – June 10-14: Penn State-Altoona, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Session 2 – July 24-28: Michigan Tech, University of New Mexico, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Penn State-Altoona, University of South Carolina, and California StateUniversity-Fresno, Oregon State University, and the University of the District of Columbia
More information at https://www.mtu.edu/mtti/rail/education/tracks-future/
Go directly to Registration at https://forms.gle/noApeN4jNNSGTmXN6

2024 North American Rail Mechanical Operations Seminar (NARMO)
2024-08-12 08:00 - 2024-08-15 17:00 | The Sheraton Grand Nashville, 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The Association of American Railroads is pleased to announce the 2024 NARMO, to be held August 12-15 in Nashville, Tenn.
Attendance is open to all railroad personnel, private car owners, shippers, contract shops, leasing companies, fleet managers and all other interested parties. It will be of particular interest to anyone who deals with car repair and billing on a routine basis and to up-and-coming mechanical department managers.

2024 Michigan Rail Conference "Pivot to the Future"
2024-08-14 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00 | Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
The Michigan Rail Conference was established in 2013 to be a place to bring various stakeholders in the rail transportation industry together to share information and network to help build a stronger, safer, and more efficient railroad transportation system. Over 10 years later, the annual conference continues to be a great draw for rail industries, supporters, and enthusiasts.
Keynote Speaker for 2024: Patrick Fuchs, Member STB
Tentative Schedule
Wednesday: Golf, Small Group Meetings, Opening Reception
Thursday: Educational Sessions and Closing Reception
Friday: Field Visits
Collaborating/Partner Organizations
Michigan Tech RTP, MDOT, MSU Rail Program, NURail

William Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar: Adapting to Future Climate for Railway Systems
2024-08-30 00:00 | Yeh Student Center – 2311 Newmark Lab -or- Zoom Webinar, 205 N Mathews Ave, MC-250, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
The William W. Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar Series at the University of Illinois is made possible by the continued support of its RailTEC Industry Partners: Association of American Railroads, BNSF Railway, CN, Hanson Professional Services & National University Rail Center of Excellence.
William W. Hay Seminars are free to the public to attend. Professional Development Hours are available to seminar participants for $25 per seminar. Please note that registration is required for all participants.
Speaker:
Chen-Yu Lin
Assistant Professor – National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
Title:
Adapting to Future Climate for Railway Systems
Date & Time:
Friday, 30 August 2024 at 12:15 PM Central Time
Location:
Yeh Student Center – 2311 Newmark Lab
-or- Zoom Webinar
Attendees Participating at Newmark:
11:45 AM Lunch Available
12:15 PM Seminar Begins
Abstract:
Railway systems have significant and complex networks of assets which need to be managed. As part of asset management, it is important to consider the increasing risks from climate change. Climatic risks to infrastructure can be immediate short term risks (e.g. extreme weather forecast for tomorrow) or over a longer term (e.g. future adverse climates). A climate change risk assessment assesses the severity and likelihood of climate related risks over the near and long term. We can understand these risks and their impact by investigating hazards, vulnerability and exposure alongside impacts. Many railway assets have not been maintained and managed for the weather we are experiencing today, let alone in the future,and consequently they are not resilient to extreme weather or future climates. In order to become more resilient, we must adapt. By adapting we are managing the present and future risks associated with extreme weather and climate change. This can be done incrementally; this process is typically referred to as adaptation pathways and ties in with the idea of resilience over the lifecycle of railway assets. As the concept of adaptation is relatively recent and development of it is still in its infancy in many railway systems, it is crucial to properly define a comprehensive railway climate change adaptation framework. It is also important to develop a maturity assessment to properly evaluate whether or not a railway system is on an effective pathway towards adaptation and to what level of progress they have made.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Chen-Yu Lin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Transportation and Logistics Management at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. Dr. Lin’s research interests include railway safety and risk analysis, rail hazardous material transportation, shared-use rail corridors, and railway resilience and climatic risk. Dr. Lin obtained his bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University and a Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in civil and environmental engineering.
