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We're celebrating our 15th year!
 This is truly a landmark event for what started as a small gathering with just three presenters. Over the years we have had some of the best in the business weigh in on the critical issues of the day. This year continues and expands on this tradition of excellence with an impressive roster of industry leaders already signed on as presenters and panelists!
Three Events in One Location
The 2009 conference is actually three leading wheel/rail interaction events, scheduled back-to-back in one convenient location with the Chicago Marriott O'Hare providing the perfect setting for this incredible industry event.
Discounts & Special Offers
Attendees can purchase each event individually or as a money saving combo-event. The savings continue with additional attendee discounts for Rail Transit and Railroad employees and a very special $1 Principles Course Offer!
QUESTIONS?
call Brandon at 847-808-1818 for details on attendee and sponsorship opportunities. |
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The 15th Annual Seminar in Chicago begins in just...
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The 2009 Rail Transit Seminar is devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on light rail and subway operations. This cross-disciplinary seminar will include presentations from experts in vehicle/track dynamics, noise and vibration, wheel/rail profile design and maintenance, and friction management.
Join a unique group of transit professionals, researchers and suppliers at this seminar to examine recent developments in research and technology, participate in lively discussion and gain a better understanding of the complex interaction unique to the rail transit wheel/rail interface. LEARN MORE
Designed for both Rail Transit and Heavy Haul seminar attendees, the Principles Course is an intensive, full-day course providing in-depth examination of the primary aspects of wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction. Drawing from both theory and practical application, the course will cover wheel truing strategy, rail metallurgy, ultrasonic testing, thermal rail stresses and more .
The course is designed to promote a more complete understanding of vehicle/track dynamics and wheel/rail interaction. Seminar attendance is not required to attend the course. LEARN MORE
The Heavy Haul Seminar is devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on heavy haul freight and shared-track passenger systems. We bring together track and mechanical users, researchers and suppliers in a positive, educational setting like no other in the industry.
The latest information on new and existing technology, and the ways in which it is being used to improve wheel/rail interaction on freight and passenger railways will be presented by some of the best minds in railroading. LEARN MORE
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