Communications-based train control (CBTC), including PTC for main line freight and passenger railroads, is revolutionizing all modes of railway transportation, passenger and freight, by adding capacity, increasing train throughput, enhancing safety, and reducing equipment life-cycle costs. Railway operators worldwide have been working closely with suppliers to develop CBTC technology, examples of which are in revenue service or advanced testing stages. The Eighth International Conference on Communications-Based Train Control, presented by Railway Age and Parsons, will focus not only on providing status reports on exciting, state-of-the CBTC projects and on providing an opportunity to share information on new initiatives to develop and standardize this technology for urban and main line rail applications, but will also look to the future as to how the ongoing revolution in information system technologies is likely to offer additional safety, security, and operational benefits to rail transportation users. The conference format will be a combination of presentations and roundtable discussions, with many opportunities for conference participants to provide input. How best to integrate CBTC into established rail systems? Have the main technical challenges been overcome? What is the industry doing to promote standardization and compatibility? These questions and more will be explored.

Conference Fee and Hotel
The registration fee for the Eighth International Conference on Communications-Based Train Control is $825, which includes admission to all conference sessions, the conference proceedings online, and social events. The Washington Marriott Hotel, 1221 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., has set aside a block of rooms at $259 single/double for conference attendees. These will be held until 30 days prior to the conference; reservations after that date will depend upon room availability. We suggest that you contact the hotel directly at (202) 872-1500 for room reservations, mentioning the code “Railway Age.” You will receive room confirmation directly from the Washington Marriott Hotel.

A complete agenda will be posted on this website as details become available.

Marketing Opportunities
Sponsorships offer cost-effective ways of pulling the attendees' focus toward your company.

Sponsorships are available for continental breakfast, lunches, breaks, and other venues like conference proceedings and speaker gifts.
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For more information on available marketing opportunities, contact Jane Poterala, Conference Director, at (212) 620-7209, jpoterala@sbpub.com

Registration
The registration fee for the Eighth International Conference on Communications-Based Train Control is $825 per participant. All fees are payable in advance.

Your registration fee includes admission to all conference sessions, conference documentation containing all available presentations, and social events. Your confirmation letter and invoice will be sent via e-mail.
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Questions & Payments
Sponsorship Sales:
Jane Poterala, Conference Director
T: (212) 620-7209, E: jpoterala@sbpub.com

General Inquiries, Registration & Payments:
Michelle M. Zolkos, Conference Coordinator
T: (212) 620-7208, E: mzolkos@sbpub.com

Latima Meynard, Conference Assistant
T: (212) 620-7205, E: lmeynard@sbpub.com


Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing. Confirmed registrants who cancel after April 13, 2009 are subject to a $195.00 service charge. Registrants who fail to attend are liable for the entire fee unless they notify Railway Age in writing prior to the conference.

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