| Saturday, June 2 |
| 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Spectator shuttles depart from the Hyatt every 30 minutes starting at 7:30 a.m. |
| 8 a.m. (tee time) |
Advanced registration required by May 28. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Rail System Safety Seminar
Pre-registration for the Rail System Safety Seminar is required by May 24. Please email APTA’s Sherry Brown at sbrown@apta.com or telephone 202-496-4879. |
| 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Each tour is limited to 45 people and advanced registration is required. |
| 12 p.m - 6:30 p.m. |
Each tour is limited to 45 people and advanced registration is required. |
| 1 - 5 p.m. |
Registration & Host Information Desk |
| 3 - 8:30 p.m. |
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| 7 - 10 p.m. |
Evening at Gilley's
APTA Rail Conference registrants and guests are invited to join host Dallas Area Rapid Transit for dinner, music, dance lessons, mechanical bull riding, and much more at Gilley's Dallas. Come join in the fun at this down-home party that would make even the Ewing family proud. So, dust off those boots, pack your western wear, and join us for an evening of fun and entertainment.
There is no cost for registrants and guests, but please RSVP by May 29 by checking the box on the Rail Conference registration form.
Shuttle service will be provided every 15 minutes, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. between the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Gilley's, with a stop at Convention Center Station (for registrants not staying at the Hyatt.)
View the Evening at Gilley's brochure (pdf) |
| Sunday, June 3 |
| 7 - 8:45 a.m. |
Mid-Level Managers Welcome & Orientation Breakfast Meeting
Please contact Jose Reyes at jreyes@apta.com by May 21 if you plan to attend. |
| 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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| 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Registration & Host Information Desk
Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room |
| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Meet the APTA CEO |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. |
This is APTA |
| 4 - 5:15 p.m. |
Host Forum: Regionalism through Tri-Party Coordination |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Welcome to Dallas Reception at Rail Product & Services Showcase |
| 7:30 - 10 p.m. |
Tickets may be purchased during the Rail Conference registration process for $75 each. |
| Monday, June 4 |
| 7 - 8:15 a.m. |
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| 7 - 8:15 a.m. |
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| 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Registration & Host Information Desk |
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room
Business Member Resource Room
TCRP Information Center |
| 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. |
Opening General Session |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 12 - 3 p.m. |
Products & Services Showcase (includes lunch) |
| 2 - 3 p.m. |
Interactive Presentations |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, June 5 |
| 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Registration & Host Information Desk |
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. |
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| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room
Business Member Resource Room
TCRP Information Center |
| 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Capital Project Updates |
| 8:30 - 10 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions
General Forum |
| 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
General Luncheon: What's Next? Game Changers for Rail Service |
2:30 - 4 p.m.
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
DART Technical Tours
Sign up on-site (and early) for the tours of your choice at the DART host information desk in the APTA registration area. |
| 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
All conference registrants are invited to attend at no additional charge. Pre-registration for the course is not necessary. Attendance is on a first-come, first served, space-and-materials available basis, limited to 40 participants. |
| Wednesday, June 6 |
| 8 - 9 a.m. |
Coffee Service |
| 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Registration & Host Information Desk
Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room
Business Member Resource Room
TCRP Information Center |
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:45 - 12 p.m. |
Closing General Session: The Role of the Rail System, Suppliers & Counsel in an NTSB Accident Investigation |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. |
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| 1 - 5 p.m. |
Fee for contractors and consultants: $300. Tuition waived for federal, state and local government employees who work in transportation or related areas. Pre-registration has closed, and on-site registration will be limited to a space-and-materials-available basis. This course is limited to 35 persons. |
| 1 - 5 p.m. |
FTA New and Small Starts Workshop
Fee: $75 for those not registered for the Rail Conference. Attendance is limited, so please sign up early at the APTA registration desk in in the Hyatt Regency Dallas. |
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
DART Technical Tours
Sign up on-site (and early) for the tours of your choice at the DART host information desk in the APTA registration area. |
| Thursday, June 7 |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
See description on previous day. |