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Frequently Asked Questions


1. When is Railway Interchange 2011? RI 2011 will be Sunday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 21. View Schedule.

2. Where will Railway Interchange 2011 be held? RI 2011 will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in two locations. The indoor exhibits and technical sessions will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center located at 1301 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2710. (Get Directions)

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. Minneapolis, MN 55430. (Get Directions). Bus transportation will be provided to and from the Minneapolis Convention Center and Humboldt Yard.

3. Who attends Railway Interchange 2011? As one of the largest US rail supply trade shows, we are expecting an attendance of over 5,000 railroad customers and industry leaders from throughout the United States and the world.

4. When can I register to attend Railway Interchange 2011?
Attendee registration will be available online in January 2011. The prices have not yet been determined.

5. How can I become an exhibitor at Railway Interchange 2011?
RSI will begin the exhibit registration process in July of 2010. Applications will be available on our exhibitor's webpage. All RSI contact officers will be notified. If you want to be notified as well please email Amanda Trainor Patrick.

6. Do I have to be a member of RSI to exhibit at Railway Interchange 2011? To be an RSI exhibitor at Railway Interchange 2011, RSI membership in 2010/2011 is essential. All RSI exhibitors must be in "good standing" status through Railway Interchange 2011. If you are not sure of your member status you can contact Amanda Trainor Patrick. Exhibits are also being hosted by REMSA and RSSI, you must be a member of those organization to exhibit in their sections.