CHICAGO - May 21-24, 2024

Rail Transit Seminar

May 21, 2024

Principles Course

May 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar

May 23 - 24, 2024

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.

Bio & Abstract

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
Bio & Abstract
Kevin McClain
Siemens/Graz
Vehicle Design — Simulation Methods Using Measured Track Datasets
Bio & Abstract
Beñat Sarasola
CAF Spain
In-service Monitoring of Wheel Wear to Determine Critical Factors and Optimize Maintenance Strategies
Bio & Abstract
Sergio Perez
Stadler Valencia
A Case Study: Analysis of Ground Vibrations produced by LRVs
Bio & Abstract

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.

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

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 2024 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

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.