Host City Sponsor
The Joint Committee Meeting is an opportunity for ASLRRA members, particularly those who serve on its constituent committees, to gather and discuss issues impacting the short line and regional railroad industry across a number of key topics.
The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown at Historic Union Station, 123 West Louisiana Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225.
The ASLRRA rate for the Crowne Plaza is: King or Two Bed Standard Room $159 // Train Car Room $159. All rates are per night, plus applicable taxes. Reservations may be made online at ASLRRA Joint Committee Meeting Reservation Booking Link or by calling (317) 631-2221 and mentioning the group name. Reservations must be booked by 5:00 p.m. EDT Friday, July 25, for the meeting rate.
Tuesday, August 5: General Session
8:00-8:30 a.m.: Check-in, coffee, tea and water will be provided (Victoria Station AB)
8:30-9:15 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions by Indiana Rail Road (Victoria Station AB)
9:15-10:00 a.m.: Technology Committee Update & AI Tool Adoption, Beth Fleischer and Leah Twombly
10:00-10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15-11:00 a.m.: Safety and Training Committee-Committee Activity, Regulatory Activity, John Angel, Jo Strang
11:00-11:15 a.m.: Young Professionals Committee Update, Chelsea Sweet
11:15-11:30 a.m.: Small Railroad Committee Update, Alan Maples
11:30-12:00 p.m.: Emergency “Rail Response” App - Jeremy Kramer, Ben Jeffries
12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch (Victoria Station CD)
1:00-2:00 p.m.: General Counsel Committee-Litigation Update, Sarah Yurasko, Crystal Zorbaugh
2:00– 2:15 p.m.: Mechanical & Environmental Committee Update, Joe Bentrup, Sean Strong, Jo Strang:
2:15-2:45 p.m.: Training Grant and Education Update, Sabrina Waiss, JR Gelnar, Mark Vaughn
2:45-3:00 p.m.: Break
3:00-3:15 p.m.: Insurance Committee Update — Lou Schillinger
3:15-3:30 p.m.: Supplier Committee Update, Shea McLaughlin
3:30-3:45 p.m.: HR Committee-Industry Employment Web Page Development-Andi Malter, Sabrina Waiss
3:45-4:00p.m.: Engineering Committee Update, Lucas Brewer
4:00-4:30 p.m.: Made in America and Tariffs, Jim Huenefeldt
4:45-5:15 p.m.: Bus transfer from hotel to Indiana Rail Road
5:30-7:00 p.m.: Reception & Train Excursion
*A release is required to sign at check-in. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes or boots. No heels, please.
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Bus transfer from Indiana Rail Road to hotel
Wednesday, August 6: Committee Meetings
8:30-10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.: 1:00 p.m.
