Gather and Learn at the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting
Mark your calendar for this important railroad industry event in Austin
The Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has announced the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting, coming up Feb. 13 and 14 in Austin, Texas. Rail firms, engineering companies, railroad consultants and many other professionals consider this event one that shouldn’t be missed.
Check back with the association’s website as details on the meeting are published.
Why we’re attending the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting
TGB Group tries to make all the “key” meetings and events that are related to our civil engineering and project management work in the railroad industry. Texas Short Line meetings are always a priority for our team because we get to learn the most current news and information that could and does affect our business and the Texas rail industry as a whole.
We encourage you to make plans for the TSLRRA 2022 Annual Meeting. Maybe we’ll see you there!
About the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
If you’re not familiar with the TSLRRA, here are some highlights about the association and the state of the rail industry.
A lot is riding on short lines
Short line rail serves companies and industries with more than 475,000 employees who generate $56 billion in economic value-add.
Locally owned and operated
Texas short line railroads are often locally owned and operated and are critical parts of the communities they serve.
Want to save on gas costs?
Freight transport is highly economical: a ton of freight moved across 479 miles of short line track uses only one gallon of diesel fuel.
That’s a lot of freight
Each year, close to 380 million tons of freight are moved along Texas railroads.
The environment likes rail transport
Rail transportation of freight creates 75% fewer greenhouse gases than trucks and accounts for just 0.6% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
TSLRRA provides comprehensive services
- Active in legislative & regulatory issues
- Advocates for advancing safe railway operations
- Provides industry education & professional training
- Promotes ethical operating & business standards
- Supports responsible environmental practices
- Partners with government and private industry for economic growth
Learn more about the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.
Make plans to attend the 2022 TSLRRA Annual Meeting
If you haven’t already marked your calendar, do it now and don’t miss out on what will surely be a fantastic annual meeting and a chance to network and renew acquaintances.
The TGB Group