CHICAGO - May 21-24, 2024

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2024 Principles Course

May 21, 2024

Designed for both Rail Transit and Heavy Haul professionals, the Principles of Wheel/Rail Interaction 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. Past courses have covered topics such as wheel truing strategy, rail metallurgy, ultrasonic testing, thermal rail stresses, vehicle-track measurement technologies and much more. The Course offers a cross-disciplinary perspective on the fundamentals recommended for both industry veterans and novice railroaders.

WRI 2024 Discount Programs:

Wheel Rail Seminars offers various discount programs, including Multi-Event Discounts and Special Employee Discounts for railroad, transit & government employees.

Attendees praise the high-quality presenters & topics, and inclusive approach to dining and networking.

NOTE: Attendance at Rail Transit or Heavy Haul seminars is NOT required to register for the Principles Course.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Welcome Reception
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Mid-morning Coffee and Refreshment Break
  • Luncheon served in the ExpoZone
  • Full Line-up of Presentations
  • Afternoon Coffee and Refreshment Break
  • Exclusive Presentation Download Page access following the event

Attendees are also eligible to receive:

  • Continuing education/professional development credits

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Employee Registration

Employee Pricing is designed for direct, full time employees of qualifying railroads, transit agencies and government agencies. (You must be paid directly from a railroad, transit agency or government agency and receive a W-2 or similar). No Contractors are eligible for Employee Pricing.

Employees registering for more than one event will receive special Multi-Event Discounts.

Employee Registration - Individual Event Pricing

Rail Transit Seminar (1 Day)

Cost: $600

May 21, 2024

Principles Course (1 Day)

Cost: $450

May 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar (2 Days)

Cost: $1,000

May 23 - 24, 2024

Employee Registration - Multi-Event Pricing

Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (2 Days)

Cost: $850

May 21 - 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)

Cost: $1,300

May 22-24, 2024

Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course Plus Heavy Haul Seminar Seminar (4 Days)

Cost: $1,650

May 21 - 24, 2024

Professional Registration

Professional Pricing is for suppliers, contractors, consultants and others who are not an employee of a railroad, transit agency or government agency.

Professionals registering for more than one event will receive special Multi-Event Discounts.

Professional Registration - Individual Event Pricing

Rail Transit Seminar (1 Day)

Cost: $750

May 21, 2024

Principles Course (1 Day)

Cost: $600

May 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar (2 Days)

Cost: $1,200

May 23 - 24, 2024

Professional Registration - Multi-Event Pricing

Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (2 Days)

Cost: $1,150

May 21 - 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)

Cost: $1,600

May 22 - 24, 2024

Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course Plus Heavy Haul Seminar Seminar (4 Days)

Cost: $1,950

May 21 - 24, 2024

Virtual Option

All attendees are eligible for the following virtual pricing.

Attendees registering for more than one event will receive special Multi-Event Discounts.

Virtual Registration - Individual Event Pricing

Rail Transit Seminar (1 Day)

Cost: $300

May 21, 2024

Principles Course (1 Day)

Cost: $300

May 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar (2 Days)

Cost: $500

May 23 - 24, 2024

Virtual Registration - Multi-Event Pricing

Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (2 Days)

Cost: $500 (Save $100)

May 21 - 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)

Cost: $650 (Save $150)

May 22 - 24, 2024

Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course Plus Heavy Haul Seminar Seminar (4 Days)

Cost: $800 (Save $300)

May 21 - 24, 2024

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