The RTSA 2019 Conference

Written by Andrew Corselli

The Railcar Technical Services Association 2019 Conference will take place at Railway Interchange from Sept. 22-24, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minn., at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

This RTSA training event will feature more than two days of presentations relating to railcar maintenance and engineering practices from industry professionals.

The schedule is as follows:

Sunday, Sept. 22:

•  Field Manual Rule 1 Gages

Monday, Sept. 23:

•  AAR M-1002 Certification

•  AAR M-1003 – Who Should Apply, and How

•   Welder Performance Certification Requirements 

•  Safe Railcar Jacking and Lifting Procedures

•  Interchange Rules Panel 

•  Hi Tech Methods for Railcar Maintenance

•  Asset Health Strategic Initiative

Tuesday, Sept., 24:

•  Tank Car Technical Standards 

•  TTCI Research and Technology Update 

•  Railroad Wheels & Axles – Some History, Current Issues and Thoughts For The Future 

•  AAR Equipment Engineering Committee Update 

•  Protective Coatings Committee 

The complete conference agenda can be found here. While interested parties can register here, and make hotel accommodations here.

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