July 29-30 (2-Day Seminar - Wednesday & Thursday)
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Join railroad industry colleagues for this two-day training seminar led by FRA and ASLRRA subject matter experts. The seminar will offer an in-depth review and discussion of Part 243 Minimum Training Standards to ensure railroads have a complete understanding of the requirements, tools, and resources, along with available templates, plans, and policies. The speakers will also address how Part 243 interacts with training requirements of Part 214 Roadway Worker Safety and Part 217 Efficiency Testing. Attendees will engage in classroom discussions of rule requirements and all questions will be answered by subject matter experts.
**Please Note: meeting dates are Wednesday and Thursday
Space is limited - please register early!
Lance Hawks, Human Performance Specialist, Safety Partnerships Division, FRA
JR Gelnar, Vice President Safety & Compliance, ASLRRA
ASLRRA Members: $495; Non-Members: $900
Registration includes two full days of training — Wednesday and Thursday — at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla with daily lunch and refreshment breaks provided in the meeting area. Daily breakfast is included in the room rate and provided in hotel dining area. 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 by Hilton San Diego La Jolla, 4550 La Jolla Village Drive.
Use this link to book a room in the ASLRRA block at the negotiated rate of $269/night plus taxes and fees, which includes daily cooked-to-order breakfast in the hotel dining area.
Overnight self-parking is available to attendees at a discounted rate of $20 per night.
Room block expires Monday, July 6, please reserve early to guarantee group rate. Hotel requires 72-hour notice for all cancellations, please be aware of this when finalizing your travel plans. Additionally, guests should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any changes in planned length of stay to avoid early check-out fees (currently, one nights room and tax charges).
San Diego is served by the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and passengers may access ground transportation via taxi, ride share apps, and rental cars on site. The Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla hotel is 14 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!
