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General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) Training Seminar

March 11-13, 2025 (2 ½-Day Seminar)
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

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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!

Speakers:

JR Gelnar, Vice President Safety & Compliance, ASLRRA
Mark Vaughn, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Iowa Northern Railway Company

Registration:

ASLRRA Members: $495; Non-Members: $900

Registration includes 2 ½ days of classroom training at the Embassy Suites San Diego La Jolla with daily lunch and refreshment breaks provided in the meeting area.  Hotel guests also receive complimentary daily cooked to order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception with drinks and refreshments.  Additional details will be sent via email to registered attendees prior to the meeting.

ASLRRA Cancellation Policy:

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.

Hotel:

A block of rooms has been set aside and training will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla at 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.

Overnight self-parking is available to attendees for $20 per night.

Room block expires Friday, February 14; please reserve early to guarantee group rate. One night’s room deposit may be required when making reservations.  Hotel charges an early checkout fee to guests checking out prior to reserved checkout date, please be aware of this when finalizing your travel plans.

Travel:

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!