Railroad Industry Exchange Conference
Penn State Altoona will host a 2-day symposium on campus in Altoona, Pennsylvania, October 15-16, 2018.
This joint effort between the railroad industry and academia will focus on the unique research needs of short line and regional railroads and maintain a strong emphasis on technology transfer and practical applications to improve railroad safety and efficiency.
This industry-specific symposium will connect railroad operational needs with cutting-edge industry solutions.
Topics
This industry specific symposium will seek to connect railroad operational needs with cutting edge industry solutions. RRIX will provide an open exchange of information and ideas, with topics including those listed below.
Topics
This industry-specific symposium will connect railroad operational needs with cutting-edge industry solutions.
Registration Costs and Fees
$100 | Student Fee
$200 | Early Bird
July 1–September 5, 2018
$250 | Regular Registration
Starting September 5, 2018
Important Dates
Preliminary Schedule
Monday, October 15
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:15 | Welcome and Plenary Session |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Amsted Rail Networking Break |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | Technical Sessions |
| Noon - 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:15 - 2:30 | Technical Session |
| 2:30 - 2:45 | Carload Express, Inc., Networking Break |
| 2:45 - 3:45 | Panel Discussion |
| 4:00 - 5:15 | Exposition |
| 5:15 - 6:30 | Reception |
| 6:30 - 8:00 | Dinner Banquet and Keynote Speaker |
Tuesday, October 16
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:15 | Technical Sessions |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Northshore Railroad Networking Break |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | Solution-based Focus Groups |
| Noon - 1:00 | Lunch and Closing Remarks |
Venue
Conference events will take place at Penn State Altoona's Devorris Downtown Center as well as Altoona's Railroad Memorial Museum.
Devorris Downtown Center
1431 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5535
Railroad Memorial Museum
1300 Ninth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602