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July 04, 2009
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Rail Conference

June 14 - 18, 2009
Chicago, Illinois

Registration: Pre-registration is closed. Walk-ins may register at the APTA Registration Desk
New Starts/Small Starts Workshop registration: Pre-registration is closed. Walk-ins may register at the APTA Registration Desk
Final Program: As a Web Page | In Adobe PDF
Program At-A-Glance: As a Web Page | In Adobe PDF
Optional Saturday Technical Tour: In Adobe PDF
Pre-Registration List: click here
Showcase Reservation: In Microsoft Word | In Adobe PDF
Exhibitor Only Registration: Pre-registration is closed. Walk-ins may register at the APTA Registration Desk
Exhibitor Manual: click here
Exhibitor List: click here
Showcase Floor Plan: click here
Post-Conference Training
     Shared Track Workshop: Pre-registration is closed. Walk-ins may register at the APTA Registration Desk
     Positive Train Control Workshop: Pre-registration is closed. Walk-ins may register at the APTA Registration Desk
Lodging: Please click here, or call the Hilton Chicago at 877-865-5320
Suite Reservation Form: In Microsoft Word | In Adobe PDF
Transportation from the Airport: Click Here
APTF Golf Tournament registration: In Microsoft Word | In Adobe PDF
APTF Golf Sponsorship document: In Microsoft Word | In Adobe PDF
Travel: Travel Discounts | Official APTA Travel Agency
Visitor Information: Chicago Transit Authority | Pace Suburban Bus | Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau

Product Showcase Information: Contact Anitha Atkins , or phone (202) 496-4839.
Call for Papers Information: 
Contact Starleetah Gaddis, or phone (202) 496-4338.
Program Information:
Contact Lynne Morsen, or phone (202) 496-4853.
Registration Information: Contact Heather Rachels, or phone (202) 496-4838.
Sears TowerAPTA's 2009 Rail Conference provides attendees with the most comprehensive learning and networking experience possible. The conference includes a complete slate of technical sessions relevant to the operation, management and maintenance of rail and fixed guideway systems.

Highlights

The Rail Conference provides the opportunity to:

Learn about current developments and trends in the rail transit industry that you can take home and put to work.

Discover new products and services on display at the Rail Products and Services Showcase.

Participate in technical tours.

Meet industry leaders and peers who can help you operate your system more successfully.

Explore all that Chicago has to offer.

Who Should Attend

All rail system personnel, board members, policy makers, suppliers, consultants, and any other personnel involved with rail and fixed guideway design, construction, operations and maintenance.

Future Dates

  • June 6-9, 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia

  • June 12-15, 2011, Boston, Massachusetts

  • June 2-7, 2012, Dallas, Texas

  • June 9-12, 2011, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Archives

Preliminary Program from 2008: As a web page (for reference only)

Preliminary Program from 2007: As a web page (for reference only)

Order CD of 2007 Conference Proceeding: In Adobe PDF | In Microsoft Word

Safety/Security Tips for Meeting Registrants

Green Conference/Travel Tips


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