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INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL RAILWAY ENGINEERING
A two-day training seminar and field trip based on the Practical Guide to Railway Engineering
February 25-26, 2006

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WHO WILL BE THERE
Knowledgeable and experienced railway professionals, all well versed in engineering practice specific to the industry will host the course. Scheduled presenters from AREMA will be announced on the AREMA website in the near future.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Seminar Hours & Location:
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Session 1 & 2
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Session 3 & 4

This course will include a field trip. Bringing PPE, including reflective vest, safety toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection is mandatory.

Enrollment
Advance registration is required. Your registration fee covers the cost of instruction, course materials and refreshment breaks. Lodging and other meals are not included.

Fees:
Early bird registration by February 10, 2006, is $525 for AREMA members and $625 for non-members. After February 10, 2006, the fee is $625 for members and $725 for non-members.

Cancellations/Refunds:
Refunds will be issued if the seminar is canceled by AREMA. Participant cancellation is subject to a 20% administrative fee by AREMA. No cancellations will be accepted after Feb. 10, 2006. Substitutions may be made for a $50 processing fee.

Lodging Suggestions:

Best Western Hotel
4660 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
800-842-1348 or 904-281-0900

Please contact the hotel directly to book a sleeping room.

AIRFARE DISCOUNTS
United Airlines: is offering special meeting fares for all attendees of AREMA who use the special meeting desk to book their reservations. Book early and take advantage of the promotional fares that give you the greatest savings! Earn a discount off applicable fares, including First Class. By purchasing your ticket at least 30 days in advance of your scheduled travel you will receive additional discounts. Simply call 1-800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 550TR. Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to AREMA Meetings. Call today as seats may be limited.

Delta Airlines: AREMA has partnered with Delta Air Lines. Take advantage of Delta’s new SimpliFares™ and enjoy the following benefits: * Always affordable – Realize savings on every day fares in the contiguous 48 states * Lower change fees – reduced from $100 to $50 to change travel plans * Just eight fares – less guessing and easier planning To make immediate reservations call Delta Air Lines at 1-800-221-1212 be sure to reference file number US774845997 or visit www.delta.com and enter SkyBonus account # US774845997 in your passenger information screen to be recognized as a member. When confirming your reservations on delta.com, your benefits include no service fees, 1,000 SkyMile bonus points and online check in to skip airport lines.

 
Agenda Click here to see a complete agenda and course/module descriptions.

Session 1
  • Course Introduction and Safety Briefing
  • Railway Industry Overview
  • Train Operations Overview
  • Basic Track – Part I
  • Railway Equipment
  • Tractive Effort & Track / Train Dynamics
  • Basic Track – Part II – Special Trackwork
Session 2
  • Soils, Drainage, and Right-of-Way
  • Railway Track Alignment Design
  • Work Equipment
  • Civil and Track Construction
  • Track Inspections
  • Track and Right of Way Maintenance
Session 3
  • Highway – Railway Grade Crossings: Passive
  • Communications and Signals
  • Railway Structures
  • Environmental Regulations and Permitting
Session 4
  • Utility Occupations
  • Field trip to a rail facility
Who Should Attend this Seminar...
Our experience has shown that typical participants benefiting the most from this course are those with limited exposure to the railway industry, or railroaders with highly specialized positions. For example, a structural engineer well versed in highway bridge design but with some exposure to railway bridge design would gain valuable knowledge about track, signals, and railway operations typically unfamiliar to those outside the industry.
Seminar Benefits
  • Contact with other railroad professionals through our low student/instructor ratio, and an optional group dinner on Saturday night. (Dinner is at participants’ expense).
  • Participants will gain a greater appreciation for the technical and not-so-technical aspects of railroad engineering and operations.
  • Instructors will conduct guided tours and site visits providing a hands-on look at railroad infrastructure and equipment.
  • Registration fee includes a workbook containing printed copies of the presentation, and a digital copy of the Practical Guide to Railway Engineering (a $125 value), an 800-page text published by AREMA.
Professional Development Hours
This course provides 16 contact hours of technical content. Certificates of completion will be provided at the completion of the field visit. Please note: Your individual state board has the final authority on approving all Professional Development Hours for activities attended and other methods of earning credit.
AREMA
This seminar is sponsored by and developed under the auspices of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA). AREMA is a not-for-profit professional association whose mission is the development and advancement of both technical and practical knowledge and recommended practices pertaining to the design, construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure.
Learn more about
The Practical Guide
to Railway Engineering


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