The International Crosstie and Fastening System Symposium is held on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) in Champaign-Urbana, Ill. This three-day conference consists of presentations, discussions and a technical tour that focuses on the state of the art in timber, concrete, steel, and composite crosstie and fastening system design, performance, research, modeling, and inspection.
Find out more »The North American Maintenance Railway Club (NAMRC) is an organization of professional railroad maintenance professionals who work throughout the United States.
Find out more »EXAMPLES OF TOPICS COVERED Fundamentals of Transport: Railway System & Organization. Rail Regulation/Deregulation. Government Bodies and Associations (FRA/FTA/NTSB/RSI/AAR/ASLRRA). Passenger Rail & Transit Industry Structure. Safety and Security. PROGRAM DETAILS To utilize the best in adult learning practices, class size will be limited to twenty-five students. Places are still available. Discounts are also available for multiple participants from the same company. All prices include instructional materials, faculty and staff support, sleeping rooms, and daily breakfast and lunch. Transportation to and from…
Find out more »In an effort to ensure that social distancing will not hinder AAR’s research, the 25th Annual AAR Research Review will be held in a new all-digital webinar format. The webinar format aims to allow TTCI teams to deliver—and AAR stakeholders to access—the industry’s key research of the past year. As a benefit of the Webinar format, registered Webinar participants will have access to recorded Research Review sessions following the event. The technical program of the AAR Research Review is scheduled for June 23, 2020…
Find out more »This motivational event by and for Women Leaders aims to enable you to learn the best practices other women leaders have adopted, how to overcome key challenges others have faced, and hear about new solutions that are solving these challenges. Learn how to best help others, create a top culture of diversity, and build a network of professional colleagues passionate about their development. Available seating is limited so be sure to sign up now to ensure a seat. 9:00…
Find out more »The 6th Annual Railway Engineering Short Course will engage attendees in interactive lectures, relevant case studies, small group discussions and a site visit of the lab to learn about the practical aspects and science behind railway engineering and transportation concepts.
Find out more »EXAMPLE OF TOPICS COVERED Rail Networks and Operations. Rolling Stock & Motive Power Maintenance. Locomotive & Car Leasing. Car Pooling & Fleet Management. Operational Models. Operation of an Urban Railway System. Creating a Resilient Railway. PROGRAM DETAILS To utilize the best in adult learning practices, class size will be limited to twenty-five students. Places are still available. Discounts are also available for multiple participants from the same company. All prices include instructional materials, faculty and staff support, sleeping rooms, and…
Find out more »Mexico will join the U.S. and Canada in observing Rail Safety Week this year from Sept. 21-27. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Asociación Mexicana de Ferrocarriles (Mexican Association of Railroads—AMF) will support the public awareness initiative to encourage drivers and pedestrians to practice safe behavior near railroad tracks.
Find out more »The Southwest Association of Rail Shippers (SWARS) 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, shippers and others to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest. Topics include, but are not limited to, service, car supply, scheduling, operating practices, technology, etc. Conferences are held twice…
Find out more »EXAMPLES OF TOPICS COVERED Railway Engineering & Technology/Research and Development. Track and Structures. Motive Power and Rolling Stock Engineering and Design. Inspection Technologies & Condition Monitoring. Basic Aspect Signaling and Interlocking. Concepts in Railway Control. Positive Train Control. Intermodal Transportation. Railway Telecommunications. Vehicle Dynamics. PROGRAM DETAILS To utilize the best in adult learning practices, class size will be limited to twenty-five students. Places are still available. Discounts are also available for multiple participants from the same company. Working with TTCI…
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