Countdown begins for Railway Interchange 2011

September 18-21, 2011, marks the dates for Railway Interchange 2011, as Minneapolis hosts the first North American event combining the technical conferences of AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) and CMA (Coordinated Mechanical Associations), as well as the exhibits of RSI (Railway Supply Institute), REMSA (Railway Engineering & Maintenance Suppliers Association), and RSSI (Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc.).

Thousands of rail industry
customers and representatives are expected to attend what promises to be the
largest ever such event held in North America. RI 2011 will include nearly
300,000 square feet of combined, indoor exhibit display space and more than 1.5
miles of combined, outdoor, on- and off-track exhibits. Technical presentations
by AREMA and CMA will explore relevant railway topics.
 
"This unprecedented
rail industry event will provide railroaders from around the world a unique
opportunity to see and hear all that is new and innovative across the entire
rail supply industry," said Charles Emely, executive director/CEO of AREMA.

"Our members look forward
to this unique conference and trade show," said David Soule, REMSA executive
director.

"This combined effort
will produce the best trade show and technical sessions at the best location in
North America," said Tom Simpson, RSI executive director.

"RSSI supports this
unprecedented way for the supply organizations to join forces to create a
one-of-a-kind venue," said D.F. "Bucky" Remaley, RSSI executive
director and secretary-treasurer.

RI 2011’s technical
sessions and indoor exhibition will be held at the Minneapolis Convention
Center, 1301 2nd Avenue South in Minneapolis. The outdoor exhibits will be held
20 minutes northwest of the Convention Center at Canadian Pacific’s Humboldt
Yard, located at 2625 49th Ave N. in Minneapolis. Bus transportation will be
provided between the Minneapolis Convention Center and Humboldt Yard. 

Exhibit
booth sales opened July 1, according to REMSA’s Soule, and RSI’s Simpson is
urging potential exhibitors to reserve quickly for the best space availability.
To exhibit at Railway Interchange 2011, a company must be a member in good
standing of REMSA, RSI, or RSSI to exhibit in their sections, RSSI’s Remaley
stated.

More information is
available online at www.railwayinterchange.org. Beginning in January 2011, registration for Railway
Interchange 2011 will be available online at the same site. There is a separate
fee to attend technical sessions