Join railroad industry colleagues for this comprehensive three-day event, starting with a two-day training seminar led by FRA and ASLRRA subject matter experts and covering 49 CFR Part 219 Drug and Alcohol Training. Presented by FRA Drug and Alcohol Program Specialist Melissa Van Dermeir and JR Gelnar, ASLRRA VP of Safety and Compliance, the training seminar will offer an in-depth review of Part 219, covering all sections of the rule and requirements for railroads and contractors. Attendees will engage in interactive discussion of rule requirements and practices and all questions will be answered by subject matter experts. Day three of the event will be a Short Line DER Roundtable featuring presentations and discussions specifically designed for short line railroad Designated Employer Representatives (DERs). Additional details coming soon.
Melissa Van Dermeir, Drug and Alcohol Program Specialist, FRA
JR Gelnar, Vice President Safety & Compliance, ASLRRA
ASLRRA Members: $495; Non-Members: $900
Registration includes three full days of classroom training with daily lunch and refreshments. Training will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla in San Diego, California. Additional details will be emailed to registered attendees prior to the meeting.
Space is limited — please register early!
Cancellations made 30 or more days before training will receive a full refund; no refunds will be given if cancellation is made within the 30-day window.
A block of rooms has been set aside and training will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla, 4550 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
Please use this link to book a room at the negotiated rate of $209/night plus taxes and fees, which includes daily cooked-to-order breakfast and evening cocktail reception.
Room block expires Tuesday, January 28, please reserve early to guarantee group rate. One night’s room deposit may be required when making reservations. Hotel charges an Early Departure Charge of $50, please be aware of this when finalizing your travel plans.
San Diego is served by the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and passengers may access ground transportation via taxi, ride share apps, and rental cars on site. The Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla hotel is 14 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!
