Rail Transit Seminar
May 21, 2024
CHICAGO - May 21-24, 2024
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Meet the 2024 Rail Transit Seminar Speakers
Featured Speaker
Stuart Grassie
We are thrilled to have Stuart Grassie headline the Rail Transit Seminar. Stuart was instrumental in publishing the European standard on reprofiling after bringing attention to Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) on European Rail.
2024 Rail Transit Focus Topic
Wheel/Rail Interaction & Vehicle Design
Shankar Rajaram
Sound Transit
Developing WRIS Requirements for a new Light Rail Vehicle Contract in North America
Kevin McClain
Siemens/Graz
Vehicle Design — Simulation Methods Using Measured Track Datasets
Beñat Sarasola
CAF Spain
In-service Monitoring of Wheel Wear to Determine Critical Factors and Optimize Maintenance Strategies
Sergio Perez
Stadler Valencia
A Case Study: Analysis of Ground Vibrations produced by LRVs
2024 Rail Transit Seminar
May 21, 2024
The Rail Transit Seminar is devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on light rail and subway operations.
Some examples of Cross-disciplinary sessions that have been covered in the past include vehicle/track dynamics, noise & vibration, wheel/rail profile design & maintenance, and friction management. Join transit professionals, government regulators, researchers, suppliers and consultants for presentations and discussions in order to gain a better understanding of the complex interaction unique to the rail transit wheel/rail interface.
WRI 2024 Discount Programs:
Wheel Rail Seminars offers various discount programs, including Multi-Event Discounts and Special Employee Discounts for railroad, transit & government employees.
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Continental Breakfast
- Mid-morning Coffee and Refreshment Break
- Luncheon served in the ExpoZone
- Full Line-up of Presentations
- Afternoon Coffee and Refreshment Break
- Reception following the Seminar
- Exclusive Presentation Download Page access following the event
Attendees are also eligible to receive:
- Continuing education/professional development credits
Register for WRI 2025 Heavy Haul Now!
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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
Principles Course (1 Day)
Cost: $405 Early Bird
June 10, 2025
Heavy Haul Seminar (2 Days)
Cost: $900 Early Bird
June 11-12, 2025
Employee Registration - Multi-Event Pricing
Heavy Haul Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)
Cost: $1,170 Early Bird
June 10-12, 2025
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
Principles Course (1 Day)
Cost: $540 Early Bird
June 10, 2025
Heavy Haul Seminar (2 Days)
Cost: $1,080 Early Bird
June 11-12, 2025
Professional Registration - Multi-Event Pricing
Heavy Haul Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)
Cost: $1,440 Early Bird
June 10-12, 2025
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