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Seminars in Conjunction with the
AREMA 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering Friday, September 18 Saturday, September 19 Sunday, September 20 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Includes entrance into the AREMA Exposition)

Cost by 8/12/09 Member Non Member $600 $750 Cost after 8/12/09 Member Non Member $700 $850 Contact Hours 20

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.

The benefits from this seminar include, contact with other railroad professionals through our low student/instructor ratio. Participants will gain a greater appreciation for the technical and not-so-technical aspects of railroad engineering and operations.

Registration fee includes a workbook containing printed copies of the presentation, and a digital copy of the Practical Guide to Railway Engineering ($125 value), an 800-page text published by AREMA.

Derailment Cause Finding & Derailment Prevention Saturday, September 19 Sunday, September 20 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost by 8/12/09 Member Non Member $575 $725 Cost after 8/12/09 Member Non Member $675 $825 Contact Hours 10

This seminar will introduce participants to the important principles of effective derailment cause-finding. Topics will include wheel/rail interference, site investigation, derailments at switches, making station measurements, evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, train handling, data analysis and documenting the cause.

This seminar is designed for Track Inspectors, Assistant Track Supervisors, Roadmasters, Track Supervisors, Assistant Division Engineers, Division Engineers, Managers and Directors of Track Maintenance for all size railroads and anyone interested in learning more about the principles of effective derailment cause-finding.

Intermodal Facility Design Saturday, September 19 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost by 8/12/09 Member Non Member $425 $575 Cost after 8/12/09 Member Non Member $525 $675 Contact Hours 6.5

What are Intermodal Facilities? The operations, equipment, technology and design of Intermodal Facilities will be discussed in this seminar. What is happening today and what does the future look like for Intermodal Facilities? What are the environmental impacts and sensitivities for Intermodal Facilities? If you are a Civil or Rail Engineer with varying experience levels this seminar is for you.

FRA 214:  Roadway Worker On-Track Safety Saturday, September 19 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost by 8/12/09 Member Non Member $275 $425 Cost after 8/12/09 Member Non Member $375 $525 Contact Hours 3.75

This workshop has been developed for any potential roadway worker or contractor to a railroad.

FRA 214: Roadway Worker On-Track Safety is required by the 49CFR FRA 214 Regulations. This workshop will meet all FRA requirements relating to On-Track Safety using video, PowerPoint presentation and is instructor led.

Track Alignment Design Wednesday, September 23 Thursday, September 24 Friday, September 25 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - Noon

Cost by 8/12/09 Member Non Member $575 $725 Cost after 8/12/09 Member Non Member $675 $825 Contact Hours 16

Participants will learn design approaches of typical rail service, capacity and routing environmental interface problems with a sharp focus on development and evaluation of horizontal and vertical alignment geometric design. A case study approach provides incrementally higher levels of difficulties with multiple constraints.

This seminar is best for individuals that are responsible for track design production work, with 1-3 years of railroad or track design experience, or more experienced railroaders and engineers moving into track design responsibilities. Participants should have a rudimentary knowledge of railroads and railroad terminology. The IPRE or equivalent is an ideal precursor to this class.

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