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EVENT

American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Annual Conference

September 14 - 17, 2025

Indiana Convention Center
100 South Capital Ave
Indianapolis, IN
United States

Shaping the Future of Freight Rail

Join your colleagues in the vibrant city of Indianapolis for an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and technical expertise in the freight rail industry. This annual conference stands as one of the premier events in the field, offering a perfect platform for networking and idea exchange among rail professionals. 

We're a proud Gold Sponsor and supporter of the Meet the Next Generation event. 

Our AREMA Sessions

Raising the Rails

  • Tuesday, September 16 | 8:05-8:35 a.m.
  • Presenters: Shannon B. McCauley, HDR; Garrett Cross, CPKC; and Mickey Thatcher, Russell Marine, LLC

Examining the Feasibility of Level Boarding Passenger Platforms in Existing Freight Corridors

  • Tuesday, September 16 | 8:40-9:10 a.m.
  • Presenter: Marcin Taraszkiewicz, HDR

Lifespan of the Remote-Controlled Movable Bridge: When the Gold Standard Meets the Budget

  • Tuesday, September 16 | 11-11:30 a.m.
  • Presenters: Rachael Gray Grandley and Samir Abdo, HDR 

Track Presentation: Triple Tracking for Growth along the BNSF Southern Transcon: Driving the Economy through Supply Line Expansion

  • Wednesday, September 17 | 11-11:30 a.m.
  • Presenters: Elias P. Clark and Lisa M. Patterson, HDR and Ronnie Garcia, BNSF Railway