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September 2015
REMSA Scholarship Program Announces 2015 Winners
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Railway Interchange 2015
October 4-7, 2015
Minneapolis, MN
2016 NRC Conference &
NRC-REMSA Exhibition
January 6-9, 2016
San Diego, CA
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REMSA Welcomes
New Members
Blackmon Auctions, Inc.
Postle Industries, Inc.
Protectowire FireSystems
Skyline Steel
ZEDAS GmbH
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In This Issue:
Railway Interchange 2015 Updates
WARNING: Railway Interchange Housing Scam
2016 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
REMSA Scholarship Program Announces 2015 Winners
REMSA Grassroots Program: NMC Railway Systems Hosts Congressman Ashford
Industry News
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 Railway Interchange Updates 650 Indoor Exhibits, 35 Outdoor Rail Yard Exhibits
View the latest technologies in the rail industry, learn about the latest trends, and connect with people from across the globe!
This world-class event, which is expected to draw upwards of 7,500 attendees, will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and at nearby BNSF Northtown Yard.
WARNING:
Railway Interchange Housing Scam
Several companies, two of which are calling themselves "Convention Housing Authority" and "National Travel Associates" have been contacting exhibitors regarding hotel reservations at Railway Interchange 2015. They claim to have a relationship with Railway Interchange and are offering hotel reservation services at several hotels, including ones on our current room block, for a very low rate. These companies are not affiliated with Railway Interchange 2015/ REMSA/ AREMA/ RSI/ RSSI and should not be used to make hotel reservations.
If you have received any communication from either one of these companies either via email or telephone, please delete or hang up immediately and ignore any further requests.
Conference Direct is the official housing bureau for Railway Interchange 2015. If you have questions regarding your room block please contact Conference Direct, the official RI15 Housing Bureau, at (888) 538-3920 (international: (704) 909-7630) or [email protected].
Also, if you have not already, please book your hotel rooms for the show. Our room block is nearing capacity. You can book your room online here -
https://aws.passkey.com/event/12831372/owner/6893/home.
Please select REMSA as your guest type.
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Please contact REMSA Director of Trade Shows & Operations Urszula Soucie at [email protected] or (202) 715-2921 with any questions about Railway Interchange. Back to top |
Exhibit Space is over 60% sold out for the upcoming NRC-REMSA Exhibition! Register today and make your travel plans for the 2016 NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition - January 6-9, 2016 at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA.
Exhibit booths are now available for the 2016 NRC-REMSA Exhibition. You may view the full floor plan and sign up up for a booth online here for
2016 NRC-REMSA Booth Reservations.
The exhibition begins with a reception the evening of Wednesday, January 6 and concludes the morning of Friday, January 8. Please click on this link to view the
Full Exhibitor Schedule.
Please contact Urszula Soucie at 202-715-2921 or
[email protected] for all exhibit related questions.
Register to attend the conference online now at:
www.nrcma.org. For any and all questions related to the NRC Conference, conference registration, sponsorships, etc., please contact Matt Bell with the NRC at 202-715-1264 or email at
[email protected].
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REMSA Scholarship Program
REMSA is pleased to announce the 2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship Recipients
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Laura Isdahl
Gustavus Adolphus College
REMSA President's Scholarship Recipient, $7,500
Sponsored by LORAM Maintenance of Way
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Weston Craig
Miami University, Ohio
REMSA Scholarship Recipient, $5,000
Sponsored by KSA
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Anne Davis
California Institute of Technology
REMSA Scholarship Recipient, $2,500
Sponsored by Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI)
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Jacob Hohlfelder
University of Nebraska
REMSA Scholarship Recipient, $2,500
Sponsored by Miner Enterprises
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Derrick Horvath
Trinity University
REMSA Scholarship Recipient, $2,500
Sponsored by Whitemore Rail
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Ashton Mensinger
Pennsylvania State University
REMSA Scholarship Recipient, $2,500
Sponsored by G&B Specialties
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Lauren Reynolds
Florida Southern College
REMSA Scholarship Recipient, $2,500
Sponsored by Modern Track Machinery
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Congratulations to the REMSA 2015 Graduate Scholarship Recipient!
Mary Mattox
University of South Carolina
REMSA Graduate Scholarship Recipient, $5,000
Sponsored by Harsco Rail
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Congratulations to these outstanding scholars!
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REMSA Grassroots Program
NMC Railway Systems Hosts
Congressman
Brad Ashford (D-NE-2)
On September 2, 2015, Congressman Brad Ashford (NE-2) joined representatives from NMC Railway Systems to tour their Omaha facility, learn about their maintenance-of-way (MoW) equipment, and discuss public policy priorities for the business and rail communities in Omaha. Locally, NMC employs over 680 throughout the state and region and contributes to the over $3 billion industry that REMSA represents.
Congressman Brad Ashford and Nick Mizaur
Congressman Ashford's tour was led by NMC Railway Systems' President Nicholas J. Mizaur and Manager of Railroad Operations Todd Guenther . Also in attendance were Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, Railway Track & Structures and Sean Winkler, Grassroots Coordinator, REMSA.
"The railroads are vital to Nebraska's economy and job creation in the state," said Mizaur. "We look forward to sharing our experiences and discussing issues critical to the continued success of the railroad industry."
NMC Railway Systems provides MoW equipment and specialized equipment solutions to the rail industry. Its parent company, NMC Inc., has proudly served the industry since 1938. Due to the success and growth of its railway division, NMC Inc. incorporated NMC Railway Systems in 2008 to meet the expanded demands of the rail industry. Capitalizing on decades of working closely with North American rail lines, the Omaha-based company is a true local success story. Due to NMC's strong local presence and role in ensuring Nebraska's agricultural products can efficiently get to market, Congressman Ashford was intrigued to learn more:
"In my eight months on the House Agriculture Committee I have seen first-hand how government can help and hinder locally operated firms, such as NMC Railway [Systems]," said Congressman Ashford. "I will work to remove unnecessary red tape that impedes these companies."
Mizaur, Ashford
The group discussed the private nature of America's freight railroad network, which does not rely on federal support for the expansion or maintenance of its right-of-way unlike other modes of freight transportation. Also discussed were the looming December 2015 PTC implementation deadline and the importance of supporting short line railroads. The short line railroads help connect Nebraska's agricultural, food, and bioenergy suppliers to the larger main line railroads. During the tour,
Congressman Ashford pledged his support for the Short Line Tax Credit.
In Nebraska, twelve freight railroads operate and maintain over 3,300 miles of track and support over 12,000 jobs. Farm and food products accounted for approximately 72% of all rail traffic originated in Nebraska, followed by chemicals - mostly bioenergy - and stone and gravel.
Industry Coverage:
- NMC Railway Systems host Rep. Ashford for tour, discussion
- Rail supplier update: REMSA
If you are interested in hosting an event or would like to discuss the program, please contact Sean Winker, REMSA Grassroots Coordinator, at 202-715-2917 or
[email protected].
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Industry News
With Congress back in session after the August recess, the
Association of American Railroads
(AAR) issued a memo yesterday to remind lawmakers that the positive train control (PTC) mandate places freight railroads in a difficult position due to the lack of an extension and the
Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) intent to issue fines for missing the Dec. 31 deadline. (Progressive Railroading).
The Board of Governors of the
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) has appointed Elizabeth (Beth) S. Caruso, CAE, as Executive Director/CEO, effective Sept. 1, 2015. (Railway Age).
CSX Corp. announced several senior management changes following the resignation of President and Chief Operating Officer Oscar Munoz, who has been appointed president and CEO of United Continental Holdings Inc. (Progressive Railroading).
The
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announced late last week it will hold a confirmation hearing on Thursday, [September 17] for President Obama's nomination of Sarah Feinberg as the next administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). (Progressive Railroading).
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
posted on the Federal Register
yesterday a safety advisory to emphasize the importance of timely repair of ballast defects and conditions on main tracks. (Progressive Railroading).
The
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) proposed a rule to establish a Public Transportation Safety Program under FTA's new safety oversight authority established by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).
(RT&S).
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) announced yesterday that Fred Miller is the new staff director of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials. (Progressive Railroading).
Metra and other railroads are warning that rail service could be disrupted after Jan. 1, 2016, if Congress doesn't address a looming federal deadline for positive train control (PTC) implementation that most railroads say they won't be able to meet. (Progressive Railroading).
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Research and Innovation Laboratory (RAIL) located at the Harry Schnabel, Jr., Lab. (RT&S).
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Doug Delmonico Retires from Encore Rail Systems
Broomfield, Colo.-based Encore Rail Systems, Inc., a single-source provider of tie plugging and rail seat abrasion prevention and repair equipment and compounds, on Sept. 2, 2015 announced the retirement of Doug Delmonico, the company's Founder. (Railway Age).
ENSCO Rail obtained a contract to provide a paperless track inspection solution for Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc. (G&W). Known as the Digital Track Notebook, ENSCO's product will provide track inspectors at G&W-owned railroads with a Web-based application to conduct track inspections electronically. (Progressive Railroading).
Holland LP
has been chosen to perform wheel truing services for a Class I railroad at the railroad's field locations in Texas and New Mexico, the company announced Aug. 31, 2015. (Railway Age).
Metra, Chicago's commuter rail operator, has awarded Parsons a contract to install Positive Train Control (PTC) technology on its commuter rail lines. (Railway Age).
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