The ASLRRA and FRA will conduct a Track Safety Standards, Continuous Welded Rail, and Bridge Management Training Seminar in Reno, Nevada, from March 20 - 21. This two-day seminar is all about track and bridges and will provide you with the tools you need to comply with federal regulations.

The first day will cover 49 CFR Part 213 and the regulations contained within. You will be instructed by Ken Rusk, Staff Director in FRA's Office of Safety, about the requirements of inspections, the roadbed, classes of track, and the structures and appurtenances necessary to maintain in order to have a safe track structure. Roadmasters, Track Supervisors, Track Foremen, and others who have maintenance of way responsibilities should strongly consider attending this session.

The second day of the seminar will focus on the bridge rules mandated in the Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA) of 2008. This class will cover bridge management programs and outline the present requirements of federal statute and rule. Attendees will receive the template program developed by ASLRRA in concert with FRA and the ASLRRA bridge committee. Participants will not only receive the plan, but will also work the plan in this classroom setting, allowing them to leave the training session with an operationally sound document that can be adopted as their railroad's Bridge Management Plan.  This class will be conducted by an FRA bridge and structures engineer who is a professional in the field of structural engineering. All railroad bridge management personnel would benefit from this comprehensive training session.

This session will begin on Tuesday at 8:00am and conclude on Wednesday by 4:00pm. Register to attend this session and get the answers you need to comply with the provisions of 49 CFR Part 213 and RSIA!

Agenda

Tuesday, March 20 - 8:00am - 5:00pm - Track Safety Standards Instruction

Wednesday, March 21 - 8:00am - 4:00pm - Bridge Management

Note:  Attendees should be able to catch a 7:00pm flight on Wednesday, March 21.

Seminar Registration

Registration is now open and can be completed online.

PLEASE DO NOT over-write your record with someone else's name and contact info. Doing so will result in your personal record being deleted. If you have an employee who needs his own account, or if you have any questions, please call ASLRRA at (202)628-4500.

Registration Fee: $289
Your registration fee covers the seminar and all refreshment breaks, lunches, and seminar materials, including a copy of ASLRRA's template bridge management program. A certificate of attendance will be given to each attendee upon completion of the seminar. Registration is open to all interested parties. You need not be an ASLRRA member to attend. 

Cancellations - Because of commitments made to the hotel and other vendors, no refunds can be made for cancellations after March 6. A refund, less a $75 processing fee, will be credited for any cancellations prior to March 6. Substitutions are encouraged.

Hotel Information

Silver Legacy Resort Casino
407 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89501
$59 single/$69 double
Mention code "SLRR12" for group rate.
Phone: (800)687-8733

The cut-off date for room reservations is Monday, February 27, so call soon to get our reduced room rate, which includes breakfast each morning.

Our hotel features newly renovated rooms with work stations with high speed internet access. Room amenities include fine linen bedding, 32" LCD televisions, and ergonomic desks. The hotel is about 10 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, which is served by Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Southwest, United, and US Airways. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. The shuttle runs from 5:00am to 12:00pm.

Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am.

Questions

• Questions about the training can be directed to Tom Streicher, ASLRRA, at tstreicher@aslrra.org or (202)585-3434.
• Questions about registration or the hotel can be directed to Jenny Bourque at jbourque@aslrra.org or (202)628-4500.