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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 FRA HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT – ENSURING SAFETY
- Overview of the FRA Hazmat Team and their role in rail safety
- FRA compliance concerns and strategies for effective enforcement
- Analysis of trends in hazardous material incident investigations
Mark Maday
Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE EFFORTS FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues ─ don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT AFTER EAST PALESTINE: A RAIL SHIPPER’S PERSPECTIVE
- Summarizing the East Palestine, OH NTSB report and its recommendations
- Contents and status of the Railway Safety Act of 2023, focusing on rules for tank cars in flammable liquids service
- Open DOT PHMSA rulemaking on fire-safe gaskets, reforming hinged and bolted manways, and ACC and RSI comments
Todd MacMillan
Nouryon
Nouryon
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE REGULATORY CHANGES IMPACTING RAIL SHIPPERS
1130 - 1155 TANK CAR DESIGN APPROVALS AND COMPLIANCE
- Exploring the Association of American Railroads (AAR) approval process
- Discussing when AAR approval for tank cars is required (e.g., conversion, alterations)
- Importance of securing AAR approvals and their regulatory and operational impacts
Paul Conner
The Greenbrier Companies
The Greenbrier Companies
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON AAR TANK CAR CONVERSION AND REGULATORY APPROVALS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION BY RAIL EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 RSI AND ITS IMPACT ON TANK CAR SAFETY
- Reviewing the RSI/AAR safety project to enhance tank car standards
- Advancing tank car safety through targeted research and innovative design
Lee Verhey
Railway Supply Institute
Railway Supply Institute
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON THE TANK CAR DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND SAFETY UPGRADES
1400 - 1425 AI-BASED 3D MACHINE VISION FOR TRACK INSPECTION
- Introduction to 3D Machine Vision and artificial intelligence-based inspection
- Applications for track inspection: grading ties, measuring track geometry, ballast profile, etc.
- Harnessing the data analytics to enhance the understanding of track health and maintenance
Antonio Mauricio
Railmetrics
Railmetrics
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANCED TRACK INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 ENGINEERED FLUID SEALING SOLUTIONS FOR BULK TRANSPORTATION
- Identifying and analyzing all critical steps of the fluid sealing process to eliminate leaks (NARs)
- Program customized to shipper/leasing company requirements and implementing solutions
- Properly specifying sealing materials to ensure compliance and safely shipping hazardous materials
Josh Heyl
VSP Technologies
VSP Technologies
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON THE FLUID SEALING PROCESS CONTROLS AND SERVICES
1530 - 1555 THE SWISS WAY ─ SAFE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH WAYSIDE INTELLIGENCE
- Enhancing safety through measuring systems with wheel load checkpoints and fire detection
- Increasing the route availability with natural hazard alerts and equipment detection technology
- Improving the operational procedures and maintenance quality through advanced measuring systems
- Impact of radio frequency identification and visual inspection on transportation safety
Rolf Mühlemann
PROSE
PROSE
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNOLOGIES FOR RIGOROUS INSPECTION OF TRAINS AND RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 SAFE QUALITY PRACTICES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
- DOT requirements to enhance shipper compliance and prepare for FRA/DOT inspections
- Offer training programs to meet DOT, FRA, and Transport Canada guidelines for hazardous materials
- Educate on preparing and documenting compliant packages for safe transportation
Gino Smith
AllTranstek
AllTranstek
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING THE HAZMAT TRANSPORT SAFETY STANDARDS
1010 - 1035 TRACK PROTECTION WHILE LOADING/UNLOADING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS UNDER FRA AND DOT REGULATIONS
- Discussion on derails and switches and strategies for applying positive protection
- Appropriate times and locations for implementing protection solutions
- Federal regulations, auditing measures, and safety and site infrastructure protection
Jordan Davis
RailPros
RailPros
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON TRACK COMPONENTS SECURITY AND PROTECTION SOLUTIONS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 REAL-TIME VISIBILITY FOR SAFETY, SECURITY, AND EFFICIENCY IN RAIL
- Understanding how digital tools are transforming rail operations, ensuring real-time tracking and enhanced operational decisions
- Insights from real-world applications demonstrating the impact of strategic digitalization on rail transport efficiency and reliability
- Emerging AI technologies and new strategic partnerships revolutionizing the rail industry for smarter, more connected rail systems
Kenneth Mannka
Nexxiot
Nexxiot
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TOOLS FOR LEVERAGING RAIL TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY
1130 - 1155 INSPECTION TECH AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE DECISION-MAKING DATA
- Emphasizing the critical role of the yard and mainline track inspection for safety and efficiency
- Technological advancements and automation in track inspection to enhance safety and reduce track outages
- Preventive and predictive maintenance planning through technology for effective track-related incident prevention
Kevin Garben
RailWorks Corporation
RailWorks Corporation
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON INSPECTION AND REPAIRING THE TRACKS FOR SAFE AND RELIABLE LOGISTICS
1200 - 1225 RISK MITIGATION IN A POST-EAST PALESTINE WORLD
- Assessing the causes of the East Palestine derailment and the ongoing fallout
- Onboard monitoring technology as an innovative risk mitigation tool for hazardous material shippers
Byron Porter
Hum Industrial Technology
Hum Industrial Technology
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON RAILCAR MONITORING SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT HAZMAT RELEASES
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Economic assessment for hazmat commodity flow and shipping rates
Explore comprehensive responses to rising transport facilities demand, energy use, and shippers' differential pricing. - Classification, use, and shipping strategies of hazardous materials
Examining hazardous materials categories, packaging standards, logistics, and railroad safety measures - Leveraging digitalization and automation for operational decision-making
Introducing next-generation digital tools for operational excellence for rail shippers, car builders and owners. - Advanced technologies for rigorous inspection and safe transportation service
Developing customized inspection solutions, TIH/PIH transport, and hazmat response equipment innovation. - Regulatory updates and compliance standards in hazmat transportation
Assessing the latest safety protocols and regulations, focusing on federal and state collaboration with DOT and stakeholders - Exploring end-user case studies to develop optimal transportation networks
Presentations on historical incidents, equipping responders with insights for safer transport of dangerous goods.
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