Registration Opens March 1st
2021 Solutions Symposium
Will take place in and around
Florence, SC June 7-9
2021 Preliminary Schedule
Monday 7 August
Arrivals and exhibitor set-up 5:00 pm Welcome reception at the hotel 7:00 pm Dine on your own
Tuesday 8 August
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast with sponsors 9:00-10:15 am Opening business ethics keynote 10:15-10:45 am Break 10:45-Noon Track 1-Business succession and key role transition planning Track 2-Identifying the scope of the problem: facilitated roundtable on issues with used ties 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch 1:00-2:45 pm Track 1-Attracting, hiring, and retaining employees of all skill levels Track 2-Research that exists and how we fill the gaps panel discussion 2:45-3:15 pm Break 3:15-5:00 pm Track 1-Health and safety fireside chat Track 2-Piecing together the puzzle: fireside chat on solutions 6:00-8:00pm Reception
Wednesday 9 August
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast with sponsors 9:00-10:15 am Track 1-Tie processing equipment reverse trade show Track 2-Follow-up plan development for tie life cycle and determination 10:15-10:45 am Break 10:45-Noon continuation of morning sessions TBD Noon-1:30 pm Closing session and luncheon keynote Leading Through the Change Afternoon golf tournament and exhibitor breakdown
We would like to thank our very generous sponsors of the 2019 RTA Field Trip
Receptions: Brewco and RailWorks Bus: Appalachian Timber, Cahaba, and Stella-Jones Lunches: Gross & Janes, Nevada Rail, and Stella-Jones Bus Snacks and Drinks: Stella-Jones General Sponsorship: MiTek, Nisus, Pandrol, Wheeler Lumber
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2019 Field Trip Recap
2018 Field Trip Recap
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2015 Field Trip Recap
2014 Field Trip Recap
See the article in Railway Age Click here to watch a video of some of the highlights of the trip
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2008 Field Trip Recap
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