Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering
April 13-15, 2015 • Las Vegas, NV
Do you have limited exposure to the Railway Industry?
Are you a railroader in a highly specialized position?
If you answered “YES” to either of these questions, this is the seminar for YOU!
Our experience has shown that typical participants benefiting the most from this
course are those with limited exposure to the railway industry or railroaders with
highly specialized positions not directly involved with design or maintenance.
YES!
Benefits
• Contact with other railroad professionals through our low student/instructor ratio.
• Participants will gain a greater appreciation for the technical and not-so-technical aspects of railroad engineering and operations.
• Registration fee includes a workbook containing printed copies of the presentation and a digital copy of the Practical Guide to
Railway Engineering© ($175 value); an 800-page text published by AREMA.
Agenda
Monday, April 13, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
7:30 am
Registration
8:00 am
Welcome & Safety Briefing
8:00 am
Welcome & Safety Briefing
8:00 am
Welcome, Introduction &
Safety Briefing
8:05 am
Track Inspection
8:05 am
Field Visit to Union Pacific
Arden Yard
8:20 am
Railway Industry Overview
9:30 am
Civil & Track Construction
11:35 am Course Review & Evaluation
9:00 am
Train Operations
10:00 am Break
9:55 am
Break
10:15 am Track Maintenance
10:10 am Basic Track - Part 1
11:15 am
Highway Rail Crossings
Passive
11:15 pm Railway Equipment
Noon
Lunch
Noon
Lunch
1:00 pm
Utility Occupations
1:00 pm
Tractive Effort
1:30 pm
Environmental Regulations &
Permitting
1:40 pm
Train - Track Dynamics
2:30 pm
Break
2:10 pm
Soils, Drainage & R.O.W.
2:45 pm
Communications & Signals
2:50 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Structures
3:05 pm
Basic Track - Part 2
5:00 pm
End of Day Two
4:00 pm
Railway Track Alignment
Design
5:00 pm
End of Day One
End of Seminar
Field Trip Information
Casual wear is suggested. Seminar
includes a field trip to a Union Pacific
Arden Yard. All IPRE Students are
required to wear long pants and boots
on the day of the field trip. Additionally,
all students are requested to bring a
hard hat, safety glasses and a reflective
vest for the field trip.
Seminar Location
Instructors
Name
Company
Dr. John G. Green, PE*
AECOM
B. Coy Horton
Union Pacific Railroad
Michael E. McGinley, PE
SCRRA (Retired)
Jay Piper
CH2M Hill, Inc.
Marcin N. Taraskiewicz, PE
CH2M Hill, Inc.
*Indicates Lead Instructor
Noon
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Stan Fulton Building
801 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Suggested Lodging
There are many hotels located along Las
Vegas Boulevard between Flamingo Road
and Tropicana Avenue, which are located
two miles west of the UNLV campus.
Please see reverse side for PDH/CEU and Registration Information.
Registration Information
Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering
April 13-15, 2015 • Las Vegas, NV
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March 30, 2015
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March 30, 2015
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Professional Development
By attending this seminar, you are entitled to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development
Hours (PDHs). PDHs for Florida and New York are available through AREMA’s special relationship with the Florida Board
of Professional Engineers (FBPE) and the New York Professional Engineers Program (PIE). In addition to PDHs, CEUs
are available through a special agreement negotiated with the University of North Florida (UNF). This seminar provides 20
contact hours of technical content. Certificates of completion will be provided at the end of the seminar.
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Cancellation & Substitution Policy: Refunds will be issued if this seminar is canceled by AREMA. Participant cancellation is subject to a 20% administrative fee by AREMA.
No cancellations will be accepted after March 30, 2015, no exceptions. Substitutions may be made for a $60 processing fee. All cancellations/changes must be received in writing,
please email [email protected]. Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of registrants are not met two weeks prior to the class date. We are not responsible for any
transportation cost or housing penalties if the seminar is cancelled by AREMA. You will be notified immediately if cancellation occurs. By completing this registration form, you agree with
the cancellation and substitution policy.