ASLRRA Staff Participate in Railway Interchange
Written by American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
ASLRRA staff members (L to R) JR Gelnar, Mike Ogborn and Kathy Keeney managed the Association’s booth at Railway Interchange 2023.
The Association had a strong presence at Railway Interchange this week in both the exhibit hall and education sessions.
Railway Interchange 2023, organized by the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA), Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) was held Oct. 1 to 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
JR Gelnar, Kathy Keeney and Mike Ogborn worked the booth during the three-day event, providing information on ASLRRA’s offerings and upcoming conferences. Gelnar also participated in committee meetings.
Chuck Baker participated in a panel discussion, moderated by Peter Thomas of ASLRRA member Wabtec, that examined the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and other funding opportunities. Crystal Gitchell spoke on a panel, moderated by industry analyst Tony Hatch, that examined the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions. She was joined on the panel by David Woodruff of CN, Molly Puga of ASLRRA member Cummins and Wabtec’s Thomas.
League of Railway Women (LRW) President Sarah Yurasko took part in education and networking events organized by the LRW that included a networking event at ASLRRA member Indiana Rail Road.
