August 26-27, 2025 (2-Day Seminar)
Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown — Freeport, ME
Join railroad industry colleagues for this two-day training seminar led by FRA and ASLRRA subject matter experts and covering 49 CFR Part 225 Railroad Accidents/Incidents. The seminar will offer an in-depth review of Part 225 to ensure railroads have a complete understanding of the requirements, tools and resources related to accident/incident reporting, along with available templates, plans and policies. Attendees will engage in classroom discussions of rule requirements and all questions will be answered by subject matter experts.
Space is limited - please register early!
Michael Wissman, Railroad Safety Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Arnoldo Gonzalez, Railroad Safety Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
JR Gelnar, Vice President of Safety & Compliance, ASLRRA
Members - $495; Non-Members - $900
Registration includes two full days of training at the Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown with daily lunch and refreshment breaks provided in the meeting area. Daily breakfast is included in the room rate and provided in the hotel dining area. Additional details will be sent via email to registered attendees prior to the meeting.
A block of rooms has been set aside and training will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, 5 Park Street, Freeport, ME.
Please use this link to book a room at the negotiated rate of $219/night plus taxes and fees, which includes daily breakfast voucher for use in the hotel dining area.
Free overnight self-parking is available to attendees in the hotel lot directly across from the hotel.
Room block expires Monday, August 11, please reserve early to guarantee group rate. One night’s room deposit may be required when making reservations. Hotel requires 48 hours advance cancellation notice and may charge an Early Departure Fee equal to one night’s room and tax, please be aware of this when finalizing your travel plans.
Freeport, Maine is served by the Portland International Jetport (PWM) and passengers may access ground transportation via taxi, ride share apps, and rental cars on site. The Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown hotel is 21 miles from the airport.
Questions, please contact Sabrina Waiss.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES OF SMALL RAILROADS to attend the training seminar. Qualified candidates must be employed by an ASLRRA member railroad earning less than $10 Million in annual revenue (click here for complete criteria). The online scholarship application form is quick and easy, and scholarship recipients will be reimbursed up to $1,200 for registration, travel and lodging expenses. Apply today!
