Technical Committees

This committee is responsible for providing information and technical direction for the development and maintenance of passenger systems operating on the general railroad network of North America. This includes specialized track systems, yard facilities, support buildings, stations, maintenance techniques, and data systems necessary to provide passenger service. (Technical recommendation for general track systems, yard, buildings and maintenance of facilities is addressed in other committees.) This Committee is also responsible to examine and make recommendations for optimizing the dual use of railroad facilities by both freight and passenger operations on the general railroad network.

Ballots

The following ballots have now been approved by the Board of Directors on November 2011. The material will be included in the next edition of the applicable AREMA publication, and will be available for sale. For information on purchasing publications, please contact B. Caruso at +1.301.459.3200.

Posted 10/31/11

• Ballot #11-11-02: Chapter 11, new Section 2.3 – Data Collection
• Ballot #11-11-09: Chapter 11, new Section 6.5 – Propulsion Systems Considerations

Committee Member Glenn Hartsoe receives Member Emeritus certificate on September 20, 2009 in Chicago, IL at the Annual Conference.

Past Meetings:

• May 9-11, 2006
• September 25, 2005
• January 6-7, 2005
• September 19, 2004
• April 16-17, 2004
• October 5, 2003
• April 13, 2003

Sub-Committees and Current Assignments

Sub-Committee A: Recommendations for Further Investigation and Research.

Sub-Committee B: Revision of Manual.

Subcommittee C-1: Education Seminars. Ongoing assignment.

Subcommittee C-2: Conference presentations.

•Arrange presentation subjects and speakers for the annual conference. Coordinate special activities for AREMA. Ongoing assignment.

Subcommittee D2: Corridor Planning Considerations. Chapter development.

Subcommittee D3: Track and Roadway Considerations. Chapter development.

Subcommittee D4: Facilities and Structure Considerations. Chapter development.

Subcommittee D5: Vehicle Considerations. Chapter development.

Subcommittee D6: Signal, Communication and Propulsions Considerations. Chapter development.

All “D” Subcommittees have been assigned tasks to provide Manual materials for Committee 11. Writing teams have been assigned to each Subcommittee.