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Joint Committee Meeting

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.

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The 2024 Joint Committee meeting will be hosted by Spark TS on Tuesday, August 13th and Wednesday, August 14th. Tuesday will be a meeting of all committee members at the Union Depot in St. Paul, MN with details below:

Tuesday, August 13: General Session (Union Depot - St. Paul)

Full group meeting — Union Depot Red Cap room
240 Kellogg Boulevard E, St. Paul MN 55101

Union Depot is across the street from the hotel.

8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. — Check-in; refreshments will be provided

8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. — Welcome and Introductions by Spark TS

9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. — Roadway Worker Supplemental Training/Briefing

9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. — Technology Committee Update & Presentation

 

10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Safety and Training Committee
Committee Activity Update & Regulatory update, Mitch Harris, Jo Strang, JR Gelnar:

  • Crew Size
  • Signal Certification
  • Dispatcher Certification
  • Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus
  • PHMSA Real-Time Consist Reporting

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Young Professionals Committee Update, Chelsea Sweet

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. — Lunch

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. — General Counsel Committee — Litigation Update, Sarah Yurasko & Crystal Zorbaugh

2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. — Mechanical & Environmental Committee Update
Joe Bentrup, Sean Strong, Christine Benson, Jo Strang:

  • Locomotive Emissions
  • Car Repair

2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Break

3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. — Supplier Committee Updates, Erika Bruhnke

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Engineering Committee Update – Buy American Regarding Grants and Availability of Materials, Kyle Kellem, Jim Huenefeldt

Evening Reception — 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

James J. Hill House
Two 30-minute private tours for up to 25 people each (Tour 1 at 5:30 p.m. and Tour 2 at 6:30 p.m. - ability to register at no cost for either time).

 

Wednesday, August 14, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Individual committee meetings — Hyatt Place Hotel

8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

  • Technology – Room 2
  • Environmental – Room 1
  • Engineering – Room 3

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

  • Safety and Training – Room 2
  • Mechanical – Room 1
  • Small Railroad – Room 3

 

Hotel Information

Hyatt Place St. Paul — Downtown
Historic Lowertown St. Paul: 180 Kellogg Boulevard E, St. Paul MN 55101
Book your room here or call (888) 492-8847 using the code G-ASLR.

ASLRRA room block is available from August 12-15 at $129/night (includes breakfast).

Close, affordable parking is available across the street at the Union Depot lots ($10-13 for 24-hour parking).

 

Historic Lowertown St. Paul and Area Attractions

 

Sponsored by:

Spark TS