The ASLRRA and FRA will conduct a Track Safety Standards, Continuous Welded Rail, and Bridge Management Training Seminar in Kansas City, Missouri, from February 28 - 29. This two-day seminar is all about track and bridges and will provide you with the tools you need to comply with federal regulations.

The first day will cover 49 CFR Part 213 and the regulations contained within. You will be instructed by Ken Rusk, Staff Director in FRA's Office of Safety, about the requirements of inspections, the roadbed, classes of track, and the structures and appurtenances necessary to maintain in order to have a safe track structure. Roadmasters, Track Supervisors, Track Foremen, and others who have maintenance of way responsibilities should strongly consider attending this session.

The second day of the seminar will focus on the bridge rules mandated in the Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA) of 2008. This class will cover bridge management programs and outline the present requirements of federal statute and rule. Attendees will receive the template program developed by ASLRRA in concert with FRA and the ASLRRA bridge committee. Participants will not only receive the plan, but will also work the plan in this classroom setting, allowing them to leave the training session with an operationally sound document that can be adopted as their railroad's Bridge Management Plan.  This class will be conducted by an FRA bridge and structures engineer who is a professional in the field of structural engineering. All railroad bridge management personnel would benefit from this comprehensive training session.

This session will begin on Tuesday at 8:00am and conclude on Wednesday by 4:00pm. Register to attend this session and get the answers you need to comply with the provisions of 49 CFR Part 213 and RSIA!

Tuesday, February 28 - 8:00am - 5:00pm - Track Safety Standards Instruction

Wednesday, February 29 - 8:00am - 4:00pm - Bridge Management

Note:  Attendees should be able to catch a 7:00pm flight on Wednesday, February 29.

Registration is now open and can be completed online.

PLEASE DO NOT over-write your record with someone else's name and contact info. Doing so will result in your personal record being deleted. If you have an employee who needs his own account, or if you have any questions, please call ASLRRA at (202)628-4500.

Registration Fee: $289
Your registration fee covers the seminar and all refreshment breaks, lunches, and seminar materials, including a copy of ASLRRA's template bridge management program. A certificate of attendance will be given to each attendee upon completion of the seminar. Registration is open to all interested parties. You need not be an ASLRRA member to attend. 

Cancellations - Because of commitments made to the hotel and other vendors, no refunds can be made for cancellations after February 14. A refund, less a $75 processing fee, will be credited for any cancellations prior to February 14. Substitutions are encouraged.

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites Kansas City at the Plaza
220 West 43rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
$109 single/double
Mention American Short Line Railroad for group rate.
Phone: (816)756-1720 or 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779)

The cut-off date for room reservations is Tuesday, February 14, so call right away to make your room reservations and get our reduced room rate, which includes breakfast each morning and an evening manager's reception.

Our hotel features spacious suites with work stations with high speed internet access. Room amenities include mini fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, and hair dryers. The hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Kansas City International Airport, which is served by Air Canada, AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Seaport, Southwest, United, and US Airways. The Super Shuttle provides service between the airport and our hotel. The service costs $24 one-way and $43 round-trip, per person.

Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 12:00pm.

• Questions about the training can be directed to Tom Streicher, ASLRRA, at tstreicher@aslrra.org or (202)585-3434.
• Questions about registration or the hotel can be directed to Jenny Bourque at jbourque@aslrra.org or (202)628-4500.