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Seminar Registration Only (Room Hoosier Lobby)

15 Sep 17
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

There is a separate registration fee for AREMA Seminars in conjunction with the AREMA 2017 Annual Conference. More...

Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering Seminar (Day 1) (Room 232)

15 Sep 17
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Participants benefiting the most from this course are those with limited exposure to the railway industry or railroaders with highly specialized po... More...

Committee 27 - Maintenance of Way Work Equipment (Room 233-236)

16 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Main - 233/234/235/236 Breakouts - 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 More Information about AREMA Committees More...

Committee 24 - Education & Training (Room 231)

16 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Main - 231 Breakouts - 210, 211 More...

Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering Seminar (Day 2) (Room 232)

16 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Participants benefiting the most from this course are those with limited exposure to the railway industry or railroaders with highly specialized po... More...

Press Room (Room Hall I Show Office)

16 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
For the convenience of registered media representatives, including trade press and local media outlets, a Press Room will be available in the Hall ... More...

Committee 5 - Track (Room 237-239)

16 Sep 17
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main - 237-239 Breakouts - 206, 207 More...

RSSI Hospitality Suite (Downtown Marriott- Indiana Ballroom)

16 Sep 17
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: RSSI

Open to all RSSI members and their guests. More...

Committee 5 - Track (Room 237-239)

17 Sep 17
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main - 237-239 Breakouts - 206, 207 More...

Conference Operating Committee Breakfast (Invitation Only) (Room 137)

17 Sep 17
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

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Committee 24 - Education & Training (Room 231)

17 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Main - 231 Breakouts - 210, 211 More...

Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering Seminar (Day 3) (Room 232)

17 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Participants benefiting the most from this course are those with limited exposure to the railway industry or railroaders with highly specialized po... More...

Press Room (Room Hall I Show Office)

17 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
For the convenience of registered media representatives, including trade press and local media outlets, a Press Room will be available in the Hall ... More...

Committee 40 - Engineering Safety (Room 116)

17 Sep 17
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Committee 43 - Signals Maintenance (Room 203)

17 Sep 17
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Main - 203 More...

Exhibitor Seminar: International Rail Opportunities in Canada, Mexico, and Argentina (Room 142 - ICC)

17 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: REMSA, RSSI

Join us at Railway Interchange as we partner with US Commercial Services bring you a Seminar on International Rail Opportunities in Canada, Mexico,... More...

Student Leadership Working Lunch (Invitation Only) (Room 109)

17 Sep 17
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
One chapter and one faculty representative from each Student Chapter. More...

Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite (Room 212)

17 Sep 17
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: RSSI

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Committee 11 - Commuter & Intercity Rail Systems (Room 234-235)

17 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Main - 234-235 Breakouts - 201, 202 More...

Committee 12 - Rail Transit (Room 236)

17 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main - 236 More...

Committee 42 - Bridge Maintenance (Room 204)

17 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Main - 204 More...

Exhibit Hall Hours (Room Exhibit Halls D-K)

17 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Visit more than 700 exhibits on the Indianapolis Convention Center's show floor. More...

Exhibition Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Room Hoosier Lobby Outside Hall D)

17 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Opening ceremony for the Railway Interchange Exhibits. More...

Committee 14 - Yards & Terminals (Room 111-112)

17 Sep 17
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Main - 111-112 Breakouts - 113, 114 More...

RSI Annual Membership Meeting (Wabash Room)

17 Sep 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jim Frantz
RSI's Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday, September 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center. During this time, membe... More...

Committee 17 - High Speed Rail Systems (Room 234-235)

17 Sep 17
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Main - 234-235 Breakouts - 201, 202 More...

Evening Exhibit Hall Reception (Room Exhibit Halls D-K)

17 Sep 17
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy refreshments while touring the exhibits in the Indianapolis Convention Center. More...

Professional and Student Networking Social (Room 107-110)

17 Sep 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This Social provides an opportunity for AREMA members to network with students while viewing entries in this year’s poster competition. This ... More...

RSSI Hospitality Suite (Downtown Marriott- Indiana Ballroom)

17 Sep 17
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: RSSI

Open to all RSSI members and their guests. More...

Continental Breakfast (AREMA Attendees Only) (500 Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
6:45 AM - 7:15 AM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

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Railway Interchange General Session & Keynote Address (All Attendees) (Sagamore Ballroom Level 2)

18 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Welcome and introductions; keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, Former Harley-Davidson Motor Company Executive; LRIW Outstanding Woman of the Year presenta... More...

Railway Interchange General Session & Keynote Address (All Attendees) (Sagamore Ballroom Level 2)

18 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Welcome and introductions; keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, Former Harley-Davidson Motor Company Executive; LRIW Outstanding Woman of the Year presenta... More...

Railway Interchange General Session & Keynote Address (All Attendees) (Sagamore Ballroom Level 2)

18 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 8:50 AM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Welcome and introductions; keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, Former Harley-Davidson Motor Company Executive; LRIW Outstanding Woman of the Year presenta... More...

Railway Interchange General Session & Keynote Address (All Attendees) (Sagamore Ballroom Level 2)

18 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Speaker(s): Ken Schmidt
Welcome and introductions; keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, Former Harley-Davidson Motor Company Executive; LRIW Outstanding Woman of the Year presenta... More...

Railway Interchange General Session & Keynote Address (All Attendees) (Sagamore Ballroom Level 2)

18 Sep 17
7:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Speaker(s): Ken Schmidt
Welcome and introductions; keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, Former Harley-Davidson Motor Company Executive; LRIW Outstanding Woman of the Year presenta... More...

Keynote Address (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
7:50 AM - 8:50 AM
Ken Schmidt Former Harley Davidson Motor Company Director of Communications More...

Press Room (Room Hall I Show Office)

18 Sep 17
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
For the convenience of registered media representatives, including trade press and local media outlets, a Press Room will be available in the Hall ... More...

AREMA President's Address (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
David A. Becker, PE Norfolk Southern Corporation More...

Exhibit Hall Hours (Room Exhibit Halls D-K)

18 Sep 17
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Visit more than 700 exhibits on the Indianapolis Convention Center's show floor. More...

How to Break Barriers and Excel in the Rail Industry (Room 134)

18 Sep 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Susanne Manaigre
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Railcar Repair Committee Presentations (Room 133)

18 Sep 17
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Dean Matzo ; Jon Kramer ; Larry Strouse ; Ray Morgan ; Stephen Berkshire
Guidelines to a Successful Audit – Panel Session on best practices with auditors and auditees More...

Presentation of the 2017 Dr. William W. Hay Award for Excellence (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Michael W. Franke AREMA Treasurer and Chair, Hay Award Committee Amtrak More...

AREMA Educational Foundation Scholarship Winners (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
To see a list of the 2017 Educational Foundation Scholarship Winners or to donate to the AREMA Educational Foundation please visit our website. ... More...

Joint ABA-IAROO Session Opening Remarks (Room 131)

18 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Speaker(s): Mike Mattson ; Robert LeBlanc
Safety Briefing and Introduction of Board Members More...

Joint ABA-IAROO Session Opening Remarks (Room 131)

18 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Mike Mattson ; Robert LeBlanc
Safety Briefing and Introduction of Board Members More...

Mechanical Maintenance Committee Presentations (Room 130)

18 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Casey Shepherd ; Jeff Brunson ; Mark Duve ; Tim Standish ; Tom Casper
1. Emission Kits 2. Energy Loss of Compressed Air Systems 3. Dash 9 DC to AC Conversion 4. Water Treatment of Cooling System 5. Extending Lif... More...

Engineering Services Technical Presentation: Automating On-dock Intermodal – Port of Los Angeles’ New TraPac ICTF (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Daniel Samaro PE, MBA ; Nathan deSousa P.E.
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) recently completed the $72 million Berths 142-147 ICTF project as part of the 135 acre TraPac Terminal redevelopment... More...

What Happens when the NTSB Investigates (Room 131)

18 Sep 17
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Georgette Gregory ; Jim Southworth
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What Happens when the NTSB Investigates (Room 131)

18 Sep 17
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Georgette Gregory ; Jim Southworth
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Break (Room 134)

18 Sep 17
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Railcar Repair Committee Presentations (Room 133)

18 Sep 17
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): James Rader
Evolution of Tank Cars and Bureau of Explosives – Presentation on the development of tank cars, hazardous materials handling and the establishment ... More...

C&S Technical Presentation: Crossing Activation Through PTC (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Fries ; Kent Shue
This paper will address the history, theory of operation, industry activity, technical considerations, and safety benefits of crossing activation t... More...

Regulatory Affairs, A Critical Component in Railroad Business (Room 134)

18 Sep 17
10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Speaker(s): Tanis Peterson
Regulatory affairs is an essential component for a successful business structure and strategy. Due to constantly increasing regulatory obligations,... More...

Additional Means of Railcar Securement using DP Remote Locomotives (Room 131)

18 Sep 17
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Speaker(s): Robert LeBlanc
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Railcar Repair Committee Presentations (Room 133)

18 Sep 17
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Cackovic ; Randall Thomure ; Stephen Berkshire
Rule 1 Gage Presentation and “Hands on” practice in Exhibit Hall – Presentation on AAR’s new training videos on the proper use of Rule 1 gages, in ... More...

Track Technical Presentation: An Assessment of the Applicability of Heavy Point Frogs to Joint High Speed Passenger and Freight Operations (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): David Davis PE
An assessment of the applicability of heavy point frogs for joint high speed passenger and freight operations was conducted by Transportation Techn... More...

Changing Regulations Affecting the Rail Industry (Room 134)

18 Sep 17
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Nicole Brewin
Get the scoop on Federal legislation and regulations affecting our important job producing industry that is critical to our infrastructure. What po... More...

Lunch, Exhibit Hall (Room Exhibit Halls D-K)

18 Sep 17
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Enjoy lunch while viewing the exhibits in the Indiana Convention Center. More...

Structures Technical Presentation: The Portageville High Bridge Replacement Project (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker(s): Carmen Garozzo ; Howard Swanson PE, SE, MBA
Constructed in 1851, the original Portageville Bridge was 800 feet in length and stood 234 feet above the Genesee River. It was the largest and lon... More...

Spouse/Guest Luncheon (Room 238/239)

18 Sep 17
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Chef Wendell Fowler from WISH TV More...

P&T Technical Presentation: Accelerated Design-Build Replacement of SEPTA’s Crum Creek Viaduct (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: AREMA Full Schedule

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Knueppel PE ; Robert Lund
Built in 1895, the steel Crum Creek Viaduct rises more than 100 feet above Crum Creek and spans a length of more than 925 feet. After years of inte... More...

Maintenance Technical Presentation: Effective and Practical Maintenance Solutions for Chronic Subgrade Locations (Sagamore Ballroom)

18 Sep 17
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Speaker(s): Stephen Ashmore
In today’s railroad environment field maintenance personnel are constantly challenged to eliminate slow order delay in very short maintenance... More...

Event Recorder Update (Room 131)

18 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Foster Peterson
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Interchange Rules Panel (Room 133)

18 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Gary Nelson ; Heidi Dyser ; Jamie Williams ; Jerry Bohacik ; John Kieras
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Wayside Wheel Temperatures: A Discussion (Room 132)

18 Sep 17
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Edward Gaughan
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