May 21, 2024

CHICAGO - May 21-24, 2024
Meet the 2024 Principles Course Speakers
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.
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
Register for WRI 2025 Rail Transit Now!
Take advantage of Early Bird pricing!
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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:$450$405 Early Bird
August 26, 2025
Rail Transit Seminar (2 Days)
Cost:$1,000$900 Early Bird
August 27-28, 2025
Employee Registration - Multi-Event Pricing
Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)
Cost:$1,300$1,170 Early Bird
August 26–28, 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:$600$540 Early Bird
August 26, 2025
Rail Transit Seminar (2 Days)
Cost:$1,200$1,080 Early Bird
August 27–28, 2025
Professional Registration - Multi-Event Pricing
Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)
Cost:$1,600$1,440 Early Bird
August 26–28, 2025
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