The 2024 edition of the Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures Light Rail Conference will take place this November 13-14 in San Diego, where modern LRT in the United States emerged more than 40 years ago. Three main themes anchor this premier rail industry event: Planning, Engineering and Operations. This conference has been developed for transportation professionals in planning, operations, civil engineering, signaling and vehicle engineering as well as students at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Among the agenda’s most anticipated portions is a tour of the host agency’s system. This year, host San Diego MTS will provide a special, behind-the-scenes tour of the San Diego Trolley. Sponsored by Benesch, participants will see the inner workings of this iconic system, including LRV shop and control center visits, as well as a trip on the recently opened Mid-Coast Blue Line Extension.
Spots are limited for this special tour, so don’t delay signing up.
LRT is North America’s fastest-growing passenger rail mode. It employs a wide range of constantly evolving technologies and operating practices. Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures Light Rail Conference is specifically geared for all levels of transportation professionals in planning, operations, civil engineering, signaling and vehicle engineering and government, including seasoned rail practitioners, students at the undergraduate and graduate level, and Professional Engineers seeking Professional Development Hours.
This conference offers a comprehensive review of the specialized technical, operational, environmental and socio-economic issues associated with LRT in urban and suburban environment, presented by some of best people in the LRT space, from across North America. Light Rail 2024 also provides opportunities to spend valuable networking time with LRT professionals from around North America, sharing lessons-learned with industry colleagues.
Learn more about Light Rail 2024 and register for this year’s conference.
