July 15-16, 2025 (2-Day Seminar)
Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
Join railroad industry colleagues for this popular two-day training seminar led by subject matter experts from ASLRRA, Iowa Northern Railway (IANR), and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineer (DSLE) and Railroad Operating Rules (Part 217) training seminar is intended to provide railroad managers with training on a complex designation that they address daily. Attendees will receive training on DSLE responsibilities, including application and administration of 49 CFR Part 240 and Part 242 similarities and differences, and Part 217 railroad operating rules. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in daily interactive discussions with peers and regulatory experts; they will complete an online assessment and receive a certificate of completion following the seminar.
Space is limited - please register early!
JR Gelnar, Vice President Safety & Compliance, ASLRRA
Mark Vaughn, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Iowa Northern Railway Company
Kevin Lewis, Program Manager Certification Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration
ASLRRA Members: $495; Non-Members: $900
Registration includes two full days of training at the Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade with daily lunch & refreshment breaks provided in the meeting area. Hotel guests also receive complimentary daily cooked to order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception with drinks and refreshments.
Additional details will be sent via email to registered attendees prior to the meeting.
Cancellations made 30 or more days before training will receive a full refund; no refunds will be given if cancellation is made within the 30-day window.
A block of rooms has been set aside and training will be held at the Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California.
Please use this link to book a room at the negotiated rate of $239/night plus taxes and fees, which includes daily cooked-to-order breakfast and evening cocktail reception.
Overnight valet parking is available to attendees for $38 per night. Self-parking is available in the city garage adjacent to the hotel.
Room block expires Friday, June 27, please reserve early to guarantee group rate. Hotel requires 48-hour notice for all cancellations and charges a fee for early departures, please be aware of this when finalizing your travel plans.
Sacramento is served by the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and passengers may access ground transportation via taxi, ride share apps, and rental cars on site. The Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade is 11 miles from the airport.
Questions, please contact Sabrina Waiss.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES OF SMALL RAILROADS to attend the training seminar. Qualified candidates must be employed by an ASLRRA member railroad earning less than $10 Million in annual revenue (click here for complete criteria). The online scholarship application form is quick and easy, and scholarship recipients will be reimbursed up to $1,200 for registration, travel and lodging expenses. Apply today!
