Expo Solution Center

Monday, September 16

1:45 – 2:15 PM

Trimble - Revolutionizing Railway Infrastructure: Enhancing Efficiency, Precision, and Sustainability through Digital Technologies
Digital technologies are revolutionizing railway infrastructure by improving efficiency, precision, and sustainability. Advanced tools like track surveying systems, BIM, IoT, and cloud computing offer accurate data, reducing risks and costs while enhancing quality. These innovations enable better planning, predictive maintenance, and extended infrastructure lifespan, leading to greater safety and reduced downtime in railway systems.

2:30 – 3:00 PM

Voestalpine - Mitigating Timber Tie Challenges: The Keyway Concrete Tie Approach
Keyway Ties have been successfully used in high-tonnage, commuter, and light rail tracks to strengthen gauge and extend the life of wood ties. This solution enhances reliability, safety, and maintainability while optimizing life cycle costs during the transition from timber to concrete track.

3:15 – 3:45 PM

Howmet Fastening Systems

4:00 – 4:30 PM

Piper Networks - New Technologies in Maintenance of Way and Roadway Worker Safety
Discover how LiDAR, Ultra Wideband, and GPS-RTK technologies can prevent collisions, improve maintenance operations, and safeguard railway workers.

Tuesday, September 17

1:00 – 1:30 PM

 DavRail - DavRail Inc.
Providing focused equipment and technology solutions for the North and South American markets. DavRail Inc., a part of the Davoil, Inc. Group of Companies, is dedicated to providing the Americas with the very latest in Maintenance of Way equipment and strategies, as well as locomotive repair and wheel inspection. 

1:45 – 2:15 PM

 WSP - Project Sponsor/Host Railroad Relationship in the FRA Corridor ID Program
This panel will discuss building effective relationships between passenger rail project sponsors and host railroads under the FRA's Corridor ID Program, which aims to enhance the U.S. passenger rail network. It will cover the information needs for Service Development Planning and strategies for sharing sensitive data. The discussion will focus on lessons learned, best practices, and fostering trust-based cooperation. Panelists include members from the Surface Transportation Board’s Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC), representing diverse rail industry perspectives.

2:30 – 3:00 PM

 API - Why Your Crew Lodging is Sabotaging Your Budget — and How to Fix It
In this session, we’ll reveal hidden costs in crew lodging that quietly drain rail industry budgets. You’ll learn about underutilized hotel rooms and missed tax benefits, and gain actionable strategies to turn these expenses into savings. Discover how advanced lodging solutions can streamline operations, boost crew well-being, and improve your bottom line. 

3:15 – 3:45 PM

 Dairyland Electrical Industries - Protecting Railroads from High Energy AC Faults
Discover how AC faults affect railroad equipment and how Dairyland’s Overwatch HEFPD solution addresses these issues. Understand the differences between High Voltage AC (HVAC) power line faults and lightning strikes, and see how robust technology is essential for safely grounding AC faults while maintaining uninterrupted signaling.