CHICAGO - May 21-24, 2024

Rail Transit Seminar

May 21, 2024

Principles Course

May 22, 2024

Heavy Haul Seminar

May 23 - 24, 2024

Meet the 2024 Rail Transit Seminar Speakers

Featured Speaker

Stuart Grassie

We are thrilled to have Stuart Grassie headline the Rail Transit Seminar. Stuart was instrumental in publishing the European standard on reprofiling after bringing attention to Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) on European Rail.

Bio & Abstract

2024 Rail Transit Focus Topic

Wheel/Rail Interaction & Vehicle Design

Shankar Rajaram
Sound Transit
Developing WRIS Requirements for a new Light Rail Vehicle Contract in North America
Bio & Abstract
Kevin McClain
Siemens/Graz
Vehicle Design — Simulation Methods Using Measured Track Datasets
Bio & Abstract
Beñat Sarasola
CAF Spain
In-service Monitoring of Wheel Wear to Determine Critical Factors and Optimize Maintenance Strategies
Bio & Abstract
Sergio Perez
Stadler Valencia
A Case Study: Analysis of Ground Vibrations produced by LRVs
Bio & Abstract

2024 Rail Transit Seminar

May 21, 2024

The Rail Transit Seminar is devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on light rail and subway operations.

Some examples of Cross-disciplinary sessions that have been covered in the past include vehicle/track dynamics, noise & vibration, wheel/rail profile design & maintenance, and friction management. Join transit professionals, government regulators, researchers, suppliers and consultants for presentations and discussions in order to gain a better understanding of the complex interaction unique to the rail transit wheel/rail interface.

WRI 2024 Discount Programs:

Wheel Rail Seminars offers various discount programs, including Multi-Event Discounts and Special Employee Discounts for railroad, transit & government employees.

Attendees praise the high-quality presenters & topics, and inclusive approach to dining and networking.