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Professional Development AREMA 2008 Annual Conference In conjunction with the REMSA World Rail Expo 2008 FYI… Purchase the 2008 Manual for Railway Engineering online today. Become familiar with our step-by-step online ordering process at www.arema.org. One more month Advertise in the 2008 AREMA Membership Directory & REMSA Buyer’s Guide before the May 30 cut-off date. For more information contact Lisa Hall at lhall@arema. org or 301-459-3200, ext. 705. The 2008 Member-Get-A-Member Campaign is still under way. Recruit new members today. The first, second and third place recruiters win prizes and are announced during the AREMA 2008 Annual Conference. Check your E-mail. Did you happen to notice the latest news in the AREMA Newsletter? Be sure to log online and get caught up with AREMA News. Every other month, AREMA will send out a new edition containing important information. Be sure to check your E-mail on May 1 for the next AREMA Newsletter. Dr. William W. Hay Award for Excellence AREMA is accepting nominations for the 2008 Dr. William W. Hay Award. Please find the application process online on the AREMA Website. Entries are due no later than June 15, 2008. Check out the AREMA Website to view the company logos of those who are sponsoring the 2008 AREMA Annual Conference. There is still time to sponsor. Please contact Lisa Hall at lhall@arema.org or 301-459-3200, ext. 705, for more information on sponsorship opportunities. September 21-24, 2008 Salt Lake City, Utah Save the Date! Upcoming Seminars Planning & Engineering New Commuter & Intercity Rail Lines San Francisco, CA May 31 – June 1 This is an opportunity to obtain a comprehensive overview of Commuter Rail Technology and Operations. Attendees will beneﬁt from meeting professionals currently involved day-to-day in the commuter rail industry. Railcar Weighing Installation, Operation & Testing Chicago, IL Anyone who is responsible for railcar weighing operation or accuracy should attend this seminar. It will focus on installation requirements and maintaining accuracy and acceptability. June 17 Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering Calgary, Alberta, Canada 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. For example, a structural engineer well versed in highway bridge design, but with some exposure to railway bridge design, would gain valuable knowledge about track, signals, and railway operations typically unfamiliar to those outside the industry. June 20-22 FRA 214: Roadway Worker on Track Safety Standards Salt Lake City, UT September 20 This workshop has been developed for any potential roadway worker, or contractor to a railroad. The workshop will meet all FRA requirements relating to on-track safety using video and PowerPoint presentation and is instructor led. Environmental Permitting Issues This seminar is designed for Engineering, Environmental, Construction, Industrial Development, and Planning Department staff from the railroads, as well as their contractors and consultants. Salt Lake City, UT September 21 Tired of that old, same day routine? Looking for something new and different? We have got the answer to fulﬁll your desire to start again. Turn that dream into a reality. It’s free and easy. Visit careers.arema.org and post your resume on the Railway Career Network today. Services are free and include conﬁdential resume posting, job search and E-mail notiﬁcation when jobs match your criteria. www.arema.org www.rtands.com 12 Railway Track & Structures April 2008 http://www.arema.org http://careers.arema.org http://www.arema.org http://www.rtands.com

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Railway Track & Structures - April 2008 Contents On Track Industry Today Supplier News AREMA News NRC News TTCI R&D Railroads Seeking More Advanced Systems to Handle Materials SKOL Bounces Back From Summer Flood Landmark Railroad Bridges Need Inspection, Too Products and Literature People Calendar Sales Representatives Advertisers Index Website Directory Professional Directory Classified Advertising Chicago Perspective

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