The Joint Committee Meeting is an opportunity for ASLRRA members, particularly those who serve on its constituent committees, to gather and discuss issues impacting the short line and regional railroad industry across a number of key topics.
The 2024 Joint Committee meeting will be hosted by Spark TS on Tuesday, August 13th and Wednesday, August 14th. Tuesday will be a meeting of all committee members at the Union Depot in St. Paul, MN with details below:
Full group meeting — Union Depot Red Cap room
240 Kellogg Boulevard E, St. Paul MN 55101
Union Depot is across the street from the hotel.
8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. — Check-in; refreshments will be provided
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. — Welcome and Introductions by Spark TS
9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. — Roadway Worker Supplemental Training/Briefing, FAMES Update: Katie Inouye & JR Gelnar
9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. — Technology Committee Update: Alex Lang; Innovations in Rail Telematics Presentation: Aage Lindstad, Connie Nordhues-Bieber
10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. — Break
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Safety and Training Committee
Committee Activity, Regulatory & Training Grant Update: Mitch Harris, Jo Strang, JR Gelnar:
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Young Professionals Committee Update: Chelsea Sweet
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. — Lunch provided by Spark TS
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. — General Counsel Committee — Litigation Update: Sarah Yurasko & Crystal Zorbaugh
2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. — Mechanical & Environmental Committee Update: Joe Bentrup, Sean Strong, Christine Benson,
Jo Strang:
2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Break
3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. — Supplier Committee Update: Erika Bruhnke
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Engineering Committee Update: Kyle Lellem; Buy American Regarding Grants and Availability of Materials: Jim Huenefeldt
James J. Hill House - sponsored by Spark TS
An evening at the iconic James J. Hill House with appetizers, a hosted bar, and tours of this magnificent property, providing a unique railroad networking experience in an unforgettable setting. (Air conditioning is limited to the main floor, please dress comfortably.)
Two 30-minute private tours for up to 25 people each (Tour 1 at 5:30 p.m. and Tour 2 at 6:30 p.m. - ability to register at no cost for either time).
Individual committee meetings — Hyatt Place Hotel
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hyatt Place St. Paul — Downtown
Historic Lowertown St. Paul: 180 Kellogg Boulevard E, St. Paul MN 55101
Book your room here or call (888) 492-8847 using the code G-ASLR.
ASLRRA room block is available from August 12-15 at $129/night (includes breakfast).
Close, affordable parking is available across the street at the Union Depot lots ($10-13 for 24-hour parking).
