October 7-9, 2025 (2 ½-Day Seminar)
Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown
Join railroad industry colleagues for this popular 2 ½-day training seminar led by subject matter experts from ASLRRA and the Iowa Northern Railway (IANR). The comprehensive General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) training seminar is intended for railroads who have adopted the GCOR as their operating rules and may be used to meet operating rules training as required by 49 CFR Part 240, 242 and 214 Subpart C.
Note: Attendees must bring their Ninth edition GCOR for reference; training will cover chapters 1-10, 14 and 15.
Space is limited — please register early!
JR Gelnar, Vice President Safety & Compliance, ASLRRA
Mark Vaughn, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Iowa Northern Railway Company
ASLRRA Members: $495; Non-Members: $900
Registration includes two full days of training at the Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown with daily lunch & 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.
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 Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown
at 5 Park Street Freeport, Maine 04032.
Booking link coming soon.
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!
